Yellow-bellied Sea Snake
Pelamis platurus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePelamis platurus
SizeUp to 1 m (3.2 ft)
WeightUnder .5 kg (1.1 lbs)
FamilyElapids / Elapidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionOpen ocean, pelagic snake often found near floating debris
Depth Range0 - 15 m (0 - 50 ft) pelagic zone
