Hydrophis torquatus, also known as the west coast black-headed sea snake, is a species of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae that is native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet torquatus (“collared”) refers to the body markings.[1]
The species grows to about 104 cm in length. The upper body is grey or whitish, with a yellow to whitish belly, and with black bands which fade with age. The head is black with a yellowish band on the snout and along the sides.[1]
The species is viviparous.[1]
The range of the snake encompasses the southern South China Sea, the Gulf of Thailand and the Straits of Malacca, including the adjoining coastal waters of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo, as well as the fresh water Tonlé Sap lake in Cambodia.[1]
Hydrophis torquatus, also known as the west coast black-headed sea snake, is a species of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae that is native to Southeast Asia. The specific epithet torquatus (“collared”) refers to the body markings.
Hydrophis torquatus Hydrophis generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Hydrophiidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Hydrophis torquatus Hydrophis generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Hydrophiidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Hydrophis torquatus est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Elapidae[1].
Cette espèce marine se rencontre dans la mer de Chine méridionale dans les eaux du Viêt Nam, du Cambodge, de la Thaïlande, de la Malaisie et de l'Indonésie[1].
Sa présence est incertaine dans les eaux chinoises.
Selon Reptarium Reptile Database (19 décembre 2012)[2] :
Hydrophis torquatus là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn hổ. Loài này được Günther mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1864.[1]
Hydrophis torquatus là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn hổ. Loài này được Günther mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1864.