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The yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis platurus) is a venomous species of snake from the subfamily Hydrophiinae (the sea snakes) found in tropical oceanic waters around the world except for the Atlantic Ocean.
A moderately-built sea snake, with an elongated head distinct from the body. The upper half of the body is black to dark blueish-brown in colour, and sharply delineated from the yellowish lower half. The tail is paddle-shaped and yellow with dark spots or bars.
It’s one of about 36 sea snake species known from Australian waters and is easily identified, being distinctively black on the upper surface and bright yellow underneath. Seas snakes are stealth predators that quietly stalk then seize their fish prey.
27 maj 2024 · The yellow-bellied sea snake is easily identified by its bright yellow-colored body. This is accompanied by a long black or dark brown stripe along the back that becomes spotted near the paddle-shaped tail.
27 lut 2023 · Yellow-bellied sea snakes typically live miles off shore, or even in the remote hearts of oceans, whether a stormy sea of crashing waves, or the blue, sparkling seas of a postcard. They possess the usual salt gland in their skull, which absorbs and expels salinity in sea water before dehydration reaches fatal levels.
The Yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis platurus) is a venomous species of snake found in tropical oceanic waters around the world except for the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most widely distributed snakes in the world.
Yellow-bellied sea snakes are the most widespread species of snake on Earth. They are found in tropical oceans including the Pacific and Indian. This species is a carnivore which will subdue prey using its potent venom.
