Dubois’s sea snake is the world’s most venomous sea snake, and is one of the top three most venomous snakes in the world. This species of sea snakes carry highly potent venom that can kill humans in a very short span of time. They are distributed throughout a wide geographic area including several seas and oceans of the world.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Aipysurus |
| Species |
A. duboisii |
| Scientific Name |
Aipysurus duboisii |
| Other Names |
Reef shallows sea snake |
| Length/Size |
Up to 148 cm (4.86 feet) |
| Body Coloration |
Adult specimens significantly vary in coloration and body patterns |
| Range/Distribution |
Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, some coastal areas of Australia, covering Coral Sea, Arafura Sea, Timor Sea, and the Indian Ocean |
| Habitat |
Tropical salt waters and the reefs |
| Diet/Food |
Several species of fishes, arthropods, and other marine creatures |
| Venom Facts |
Highly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Dubois’s Sea Snake Pictures Gallery
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Aipysurus Duboisii
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