species: Hydrophis sp. in Lizard Island Field Guide (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Hydrophis sp.


©Anne Hoggett: Hydrophis sp. at Waston's Bay, Lizard Island, soft bottom away from reefs, 17 m depth. Estimate 1.2 m long.

©Anne Hoggett: Hydrophis sp. at Waston's Bay, Lizard Island, soft bottom away from reefs, 17 m depth. Estimate 1.2 m long.

©Anne Hoggett: Hydrophis sp. at Waston's Bay, Lizard Island, soft bottom away from reefs, 17 m depth. Estimate 1.2 m long.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Hydrophis
Species Hydrophis sp.

Distinguishing features

Very small head, slender forebody and thick, laterally compressed hindbody. Pale grey with distinct geometric markings on dorsal and lateral sides.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Synonyms

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