Hydrophis ornatus Gray, 1842
Ornate reef seasnake
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Family:  Elapidae ()
Max. size:  163 cm SVL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 75 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coastal waters. Ovoviviparous. Feeds on fish (Ref. 801).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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