Yellow-bellied Sea Snake
Yellow-bellied sea snake is a species of highly poisonous snake occurring in the tropical oceanic waters of Indian and Pacific Oceans barring the Atlantic Ocean. The species is entirely pelagic. It can swim both forward as well as backward.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Subfamily | Hydrophiinae |
| Genus | Hydrophis |
| Scientific Name | Hydrophis platura |
| Other Names | Yellowbelly Sea Snake, Pelagic Sea Snake |
| Length | Male : Up to 28 in Female: Up to 35 in |
| Color | Black or Bluish-brown with yellow to dark underside; some are all yellow or yellow with a narrow black stripe on the back; black spots or bars on the tail |
| Distribution | Indian and Pacific oceans, including the coasts of Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Central America |
| Habitat | Oceanic drift lines, warm ocean waters |
| Diet | Fish, eels |
| Venom Fact | Highly venomous |
| Breeding Season | Year round in warmer seas; however, in cooler waters, may breed during warmer months |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 1 to 8 |
| Gestation Period | Around 6 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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