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Aipysurus tenuis

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Aipysurus tenuis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Aipysurus
Species:
A. tenuis
Binomial name
Aipysurus tenuis
Synonyms
  • Oceanius tenuis

Aipysurus tenuis, also known as the Arafura sea snake, Mjoberg's sea snake or brown-lined sea snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae that is native to Australia. The specific epithet tenuis ("slender") refers to the snake's appearance.[2]

Description

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The species grows to an average of about 130 cm in length. It is long and slim, with a small brown head and a pale body.[3]

Behaviour

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The species is viviparous.[2]

Distribution

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The snake is found in marine waters off the north-west coast of Western Australia, from near Dampier to Broome, and in the Arafura Sea. The type locality is Cape Jaubert, near Broome.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Guinea, M.; Lukoschek, V.; Rasmussen, A. (2010). "Aipysurus tenuis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T176760A7299043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T176760A7299043.en. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Aipysurus tenuis LÖNNBERG & ANDERSSON, 1913". Reptile Database. Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Aipysurus tenuis — Brown-lined Seasnake". Species Profile and Threats Database. Australian Government, Dept of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 5 June 2021.