Dusky Sea Snake
Dusky sea snakes are benthic creatures, meaning they live at a certain depth of the sea associated with coral reefs. A part of its scientific name ‘fuscus’ means dusky or dark in Latin.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Aipysurus |
| Scientific Name | Aipysurus fuscus |
| Other Names | Timor Reef snake |
| Length | 2.5 ft (78 cm) |
| Color | Black or blackish brown or dark purplish |
| Distribution | In the Timor Sea of Western Australia (offshore) |
| Habitat | Cartier and Ashmore reefs and Scott and Seringapatam reefs |
| Diet | Eels, fish eggs, bony fish, and fish belonging to wrasses |
| Venom Fact | Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous |
| Reproductive Age | 3-4 years |
| Average Lifespan | Estimated to be about 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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