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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.
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.
The Yellow-bellied sea snake, as the name implies, has a distinctive bicolor pattern with a yellow underbelly and brown back, making it easily distinguishable from other sea snake species. The body of this snake is compressed, and the head is narrow, with an elongated snout.
The yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis platurus) is a venomous species of snake from the subfamily Hydrophiinae found in tropical oceanic waters worldwide, excluding the Atlantic Ocean. It was previously classified in the monotypic genus Pelamis but has since been reclassified as part of the genus Hydrophis based on molecular evidence.
The **Yellow-bellied Sea Snake** (*Hydrophis platurus*) is one of the most fascinating marine reptiles that inhabit the world's oceans. Renowned for its
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.
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.
