The Short-nosed Sea Snake is a species of marine snakes from Australia that are venomous. This is a critically endangered breed, as declared by the IUCN 3.1.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Aipysurus |
| Species |
A. apraefrontalis |
| Scientific Name |
Aipysurusapraefrontalis |
| Other Names |
Sahul reef snake |
| Length |
Up to 60 cm (24 in) |
| Coloration |
Chocolate to brownish black |
| Distribution |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands and in the Ningaloo Reef of Northwestern Australia |
| Habitat |
In the coral reefs in water more than 10 meters (33 feet) deep |
| Diet |
Eels and small fish |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Clutch Size |
No more than 10 |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered |
Short-nosed Sea Snake Pictures Gallery
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Aipysurus Apraefrontalis
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Sahul Reef Snake
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Short-nosed Sea Snakes
