Small-headed Sea Snake

Hydrophis macdowelli
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Hydrophis macdowelli
Family Elapids / Elapidae
Size Up to 1 m (3.2 ft)
Weight Up to 1 kg (2.2 lbs)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal and estuarine waters, amongst sandy or muddy bottoms
Depth Range 0 - 50 m (0 - 164 ft)
Small-headed Sea Snake Australian Distribution