The Belcher’s sea snake was first discovered by the British Zoologist John Edward Gray in the Yeas 1849. The part of its scientific name ‘Hydrophis’ is a Greek word meaning serpent of water.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Hydrophis |
| Scientific Name |
Hydrophis belcheri |
| Also Known as |
Faint-banded sea snake, Belcher’s ocean snake |
| Size |
20-40 in(51-102 cm) |
| Weight |
160-240 oz(4.5-7 kg) |
| Color |
Light yellow to white body with dark green crossbands |
| Distribution |
Timor Sea, Ashmore Reef, Solomon Islands, Gulf of Thailand, Indian Ocean |
| Habitat |
Sea |
| Diet |
Shellfish and fish eggs, |
| Hibernation Period |
Throughout the winter |
| Venom Fact |
Extremely poisonous, neurotoxin |
| Average Lifespan |
4-5 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Data deficient |
Belcher’s Sea Snake Pictures Gallery
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Belcher Sea Snake
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Belchers Sea Snake
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Belcher’s Sea Snake
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Faint-banded Sea Snake
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Hydrophis Belcheri
