Hydrelaps

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Hydrelaps is a monotypic genus of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae. The genus contains the sole species Hydrelaps darwiniensis, also commonly known as the black-ringed mangrove snake, the black-ringed sea snake, Darwin's sea snake, and the Port Darwin sea snake.[2] The species is native to Australia and New Guinea.[3]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
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Hydrelaps
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Hydrelaps
Boulenger, 1896
Species:
H. darwiniensis
Binomial name
Hydrelaps darwiniensis
Boulenger, 1896
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Etymology

The specific name, darwiniensis, refers to the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.[4]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of H. darwiniensis are mangrove mudflats and seawater to a depth of 10 m (33 ft).[1]

Reproduction

H. darwiniensis is viviparous.[2]

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