Yellow-lipped Sea Krait
Laticauda colubrina
Conservation Status
Least ConcernReptilia · Elapidae
About
The yellow-lipped sea krait, also known as the banded sea krait or colubrine sea krait, is a species of highly venomous snake found in tropical Indo-Pacific oceanic waters. The snake has distinctive black stripes and a yellow snout, with a paddle-like tail for use in swimming.
Fun Fact
It has very potent neurotoxic venom, which it uses to prey on eels and small fish.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found from the eastern coast of India, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh, Myanmar, and other parts of Southeast Asia, to the Malay Archipelago and to some parts of southern China, Taiwan, and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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