Hydrophis fasciatus Schneider, 1799
Striped sea snake
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Family:  Elapidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  There is one fatality reported due to the bite of this species (Ref. 88062). This is a nocturnal species found in holes and crevices usually in search for food (Ref. 88062).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  venomous
Country info:  There are no authentic records of this snake in Sri Lanka, but based on its habitat and range it may inhabit the territorial waters of Sri Lanka (Ref. 88062).

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