Yellow-lipped Sea Krait
Laticauda colubrina
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameLaticauda colubrina
SizeUp to 1.42 m (4.8 ft)
WeightUp to 1.8 kgs (4 lbs)
FamilyElapids / Elapidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionThey are found in tropical coral reefs, rocky shorelines, and mangrove habitats
Depth Range0 to 20 m (0 to 65 ft)
