AROD > Reptiles / Squamata / Laticaudidae
Sea kraits
Laticaudidae
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Notes: | Sea kraits are less aquatic that the 'true' sea snakes (Hydrophiidae). Sea kraits often come ashore, and must do so to lay their eggs. | ||||||
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Reproductive modes:
Oviparous - 2 out of 2 Australian species Size range: Smallest Australian species: large-scaled sea krait (Laticauda laticaudata) at 80 cm Longest Australian species: wide-faced sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) at up to 140 cm |
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Number of Australian genera: | 1 | ||||||
Number of Australian species: | 2 | ||||||
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