Hydrophis fasciatus
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish
Habitat
Coastal 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 1m)
Weight
~0.5–1kg
A Hydrophis sea snake with distinct banding, venomous, found in coastal waters — not to be confused with the amphibious, egg-laying sea kraits, which are in a different genus.
Feeds on fish, fully marine with a paddle-shaped tail, essentially unable to move effectively on land.
