Hydrophis ornatus

Ornate Reef seasnake
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Elapidae
Genus:	Hydrophis
Species:	H. ornatus
Binomial name
	Hydrophis ornatus; (Gray, 1842)

Ornate Reef seasnake (Hydrophis ornatus) is a species of sea snake.^[1] They are known for its striking pattern of bands or spots in various colors, including yellow and black. ^[2]

They are usually about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Highly venomous; immediate treatment is essential for bites.^[3]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Hydrophis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 7 September 2007.
↑ curie, Marie (2024-09-14). "The Ultimate List of All Sea Snake Species in the World (Stunning Pictures)". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
↑ curie, Marie (2024-09-14). "The Ultimate List of All Sea Snake Species in the World (Stunning Pictures)". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-15.

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[ITIS-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Hydrophis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 7 September 2007.

[2] urie, Marie (2024-09-14). "The Ultimate List of All Sea Snake Species in the World (Stunning Pictures)". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-15.

[3] urie, Marie (2024-09-14). "The Ultimate List of All Sea Snake Species in the World (Stunning Pictures)". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-15.

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