Hydrophis melanosoma
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish
Habitat
Shallow coastal and estuarine waters
Range
Coastal Bornean waters
Litter size
Live-bearing, 2–5 young (typical for Hydrophis)
Gestation period
About 6–7 months (typical for Hydrophis)
Size
Small-medium (up to 80cm)
Weight
~0.3–0.7kg
A smaller, dark-coloured Hydrophis sea snake found in coastal Bornean waters, venomous like all members of the genus.
Feeds on fish, fully marine, generally staying in shallow coastal and estuarine habitat.
