Hydrophis colubrina
Date 1700-1880
Source/Photographer Iconographia Zoologica
Old Latin name Hydrophis colubrina
New Latin name Laticauda colubrina
Common name Nederlands: Ringslangplatstaart
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The banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina), also known as the colubrine sea krait, or yellow-lipped sea krait, is a species of venomous sea snake found in tropical Indo-Pacific oceanic waters. The snake has distinctive black stripes and a yellow snout, with a paddle-like tail for use in swimming. The banded sea kraits are widespread throughout the eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. |
