Hydrophis caerulescens
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish
Habitat
Coastal waters
Range
Coastal waters around Borneo
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 with blue-grey colouring, venomous, found in coastal waters around Borneo.
Feeds on fish, fully marine, swimming with a paddle-like tail; field separation from related Hydrophis species requires close examination.
