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.
