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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.
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.
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.
27 lut 2023 · Unlike the banded sea krait, which rests on rocky shores in order to digest food, this is a species of the true open seas. 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.
''Hydrophis platurus'', commonly known as the yellow-bellied sea snake, yellowbelly sea snake or pelagic sea snake, is a species of snake from the subfamily Hydrophiinae found in tropical oceanic waters around the world, excluding the Atlantic Ocean.
Hydrophis platurus, commonly known as the yellow-bellied sea snake, yellowbelly sea snake or pelagic sea snake, is a species of snake from the subfamily Hydrophiinae (the sea snakes) found in tropical oceanic waters around the world, excluding the Atlantic Ocean.
