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Distribution

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Continent: Australia
Distribution: Australia (West Australia), Arafura Sea.
Type locality: Cape Jaubert, near Broome, W. A.
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Aipysurus tenuis

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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

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

The species is viviparous.[1]

Distribution

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

  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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Aipysurus tenuis: Brief Summary

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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.

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