Common or blue-lipped sea krait
A species of Sea kraits, Also known as Brown-lipped sea krait Scientific name : Laticauda laticaudata Genus : Sea kraits
Common or blue-lipped sea krait, A species of Sea kraits
Also known as:
Brown-lipped sea krait
Scientific name: Laticauda laticaudata
Genus: Sea kraits
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Description General Info
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Description
The blue-lipped sea krait (Laticauda laticaudata) is a species of venomous sea-snakes Elapidae (Laticaudinae-sea snake) found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Common or blue-lipped sea krait exclusively feeds on fish, specifically eels. It uses a hunting strategy in which it releases a mild venom from its salivary glands to immobilize its prey, aiding in the consumption of larger eels.
Appearance
Common or blue-lipped sea krait is a medium-sized sea snake with a robust body. Its skin, which is smooth and scaly, showcases a captivating coloration that alternates between dark blue and bright yellow bands. The tail is remarkably flattened, enabling exceptional swimming agility. No significant differences in appearance occur based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Common or blue-lipped sea krait is a semi-aquatic species, notable for its ability to crawl on land and swim in water, an adaptation advantageous for foraging and evading predators. Exhibiting a solitary lifestyle, this animal uses body coloration for camouflage in its native coral reef habitat. Distinctively, it employs venomous bites as a defense mechanism and marks its territory by deploying potent pheromones.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Sea kraits Species
Common or blue-lipped sea krait 
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