Hydrophis brookii
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish
Habitat
Coastal waters
Range
Coastal Bornean waters
Litter size
Live-bearing, 2–6 young (typical for Hydrophis)
Gestation period
About 6–7 months (typical for Hydrophis)
Size
Medium (up to 1m)
Weight
~0.5–1kg
A Hydrophis sea snake named after the Brooke family of Sarawak's colonial era, venomous, found in coastal Bornean waters.
Feeds on fish, fully marine with the flattened swimming tail typical of the genus; rarely encountered by casual visitors.
