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    Aipysurus tenuis

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    Aipysurus tenuis
    Scientific classification edit
    Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
    Class: Reptilia
    Order: Squamata
    Suborder: Serpentes
    Family: Elapidae
    Genus: Aipysurus
    Species:
    A. tenuis
    Binomial name
    Aipysurus tenuis
    Lönnberg & Andersson, 1913
    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.[1]

    Description[edit]

    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.[2]

    Behaviour[edit]

    The species is viviparous.[1]

    Distribution[edit]

    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.[1]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c "Aipysurus tenuis LÖNNBERG & ANDERSSON, 1913". Reptile Database. Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
    2. ^ "Aipysurus tenuis — Brown-lined Seasnake". Species Profile and Threats Database. Australian Government, Dept of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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