Yellow-bellied Sea Snake
Pelamis platurus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Pelamis platurus
Family
Elapids / Elapidae
Size
Up to 1 m (3.2 ft)
Weight
Under .5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Open ocean, pelagic snake often found near floating debris
Depth Range
0 - 15 m (0 - 50 ft) pelagic zone
