Sea krait

Scientific Name

Laticauda colubrina

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Length

1-1.5 m

Range

India — east coast, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Southeast Asia

Habitat Type

Reefs in warm tropical waters, rocky shores, mangroves

Threats

Overharvesting, habitat loss

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IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Length

1-1.5 m

Range

India — east coast, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Southeast Asia

Habitat Type

Reefs in warm tropical waters, rocky shores, mangroves

Threats

Overharvesting, habitat loss

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Between Land and Water: The Dual Life of a Sea Krait
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Between Land and Water: The Dual Life of a Sea Krait
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Eel Hunter: The Amphibious Life of Sea Kraits
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