Hydrophis caerulescens Shaw, 1802
Dwarf seasnake
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Family:  Elapidae ()
Max. size:  82 cm TL (male/unsexed); 74 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean.
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Biology:  Typically inhabits shallow waters, in seagrass beds and muddy bottoms. Forages on eels (Ref. 98471).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2009 Ref. 123251)
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