Blue-lipped Sea Krait

Laticauda laticaudata
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameLaticauda laticaudata
SizeUp to 1 m (3 ft)
WeightUp to 2.2 kgs (5 lbs)
FamilyElapids / Elapidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionFound in tropical, warm waters amongst rocky coastlines, coral reefs and lagoons.
Depth Range0 to 30 m (0 to 98 ft)
Blue-lipped Sea Krait Australian Distribution