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Parahydrophis - Burger & Natsuno, 1974

Pronunciation: par-a-hy-DROH-fiss
Etymology: 'next-to Hydrophis' - Hydrophis is another genus of sea snake.

Taxonomic notes:

Notes:
Statistics: Reproductive modes:
Live-bearing - 1 out of 1 Australian species

Size range:
Smallest Australian species: northern mangrove snake (Parahydrophis mertoni) at 50 cm
 Longest Australian species: northern mangrove snake (Parahydrophis mertoni) at up to 50 cm
Number of Australian species: 1
 

northern mangrove snake (Parahydrophis mertoni)
Darwin, Northern Territory
Photo © Brendan Schembri
northern mangrove snake (Parahydrophis mertoni) distribution range map Parahydrophis mertoni
Northern mangrove snake
Year described
(Roux 1910)
Description

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