Ijima's Sea Snake

Emydocephalus ijimae

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Description

Emydocephalus ijimae, called commonly the Ijima's sea snake, Ijima's turtleheaded sea snake, is a species of snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to East Asia. Etymology The specific name, ijimae, is in honor of Japanese zoologist Isao Ijima (18... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Taiwan Pacific West Japan China Zamami Island +2 more in Seabook

Colors

black

brown

yellow

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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