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Hydrophis cyanocinctus
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish, eels
Habitat
Coastal and offshore waters
Range
Coastal waters around Borneo, Indo-Pacific
Litter size
Live-bearing, 2–6 young (typical for Hydrophis)
Gestation period
About 6–7 months (typical for Hydrophis)
Size
Medium (up to 1.1m)
Weight
~0.5–1kg
A Hydrophis sea snake marked with ring-like ('annulated') banding along the body, venomous, found in coastal and offshore waters.
Feeds on fish and eels, fully marine, rarely encountered close to shore.
