Stokes’ Sea Snake
Hydrophis stokesii
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHydrophis stokesii
SizeUp to 1.5 m (5 ft)
WeightUp to 3.1 kgs (6.9 lbs)
FamilyElapids / Elapidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionTropical marine environments in rocky areas, coral reefs and seagrass beds
Depth Range0 to 20 m (0 to 66 ft)
