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Sea kraits
Laticaudidae

Etymology:
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.
Statistics: 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
Number of Australian genera: 1
Number of Australian species: 2
Genera:
Genus name Australian species
Laticauda 2
1 2
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