Laticauda laticaudata
| Scientific name | Laticauda laticaudata |
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| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Laticauda |
Introduction
Laticauda laticaudata is a salt water reptile.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Size110 - 136 cm
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Motifhorizontal stripes
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Type
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Size110 - 136 cm
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Motifhorizontal stripes
How to recognize Laticauda laticaudata ?
Laticauda laticaudata measures between 110 and 136 cm. This reptile is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and noir body. The also has noir horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousYes
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Dietnot specified
Laticauda laticaudata is a reptile solitary naturally found Terre. This species is carnivorous .
Although Laticauda laticaudata is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Clutch size0 - 0 eggs
Laticauda laticaudata is a reptile ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Laticauda laticaudata is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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Scientific partners
Tags
Same genus
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Elapidae