Hydrophis obscurus

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Hydrophis obscurus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Subphylum:
Vertebrata
Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Squamata
Suborder:
Serpentes
Family:
Elapidae[1]
Subfamily:
Hydrophiinae
Genus:
Hydrophis
Species:
H. obscurus
Binomial name
Hydrophis obscurus
Daudin, 1803

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Hydrophis obscurus, commonly known as Russell's sea snake, is a species of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae.[1]

Distribution

It is found in the Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar [formerly Burma], Bangladesh).


References

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Further reading

  • Daudin, F.M. 1803. Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière des Reptiles, Volume VII. Dufart. Paris. p. 375.
  • Russell, P. 1801. A continuation of an account of Indian serpents: containing descriptions and figures from specimens and drawings, transmitted from various parts of India to the hon. Court of Directors of the East Indian Company. Volume 2. London, W. Bulmer and Co., 53 pp.


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