Elegant Sea Snake
Hydrophis elegans
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHydrophis elegans
SizeUp to 2 m (6.6 ft)
WeightUp to 3 kgs (7.9 lbs)
FamilyElapids / Elapidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoral reefs, in addition to shallow, sandy or muddy bottomed habitats
Depth Range0 - 35 m (0 - 114 ft)
