Aipysurus tenuis, also known as the Arafura sea snake, Mjoberg's sea snake or brown-lined sea snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae that is native to Australia. The specific epithet tenuis ("slender") refers to the snake's appearance.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Aipysurus |
| Species: | A. tenuis
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Description edit
The species grows to an average of about 130 cm in length. It is long and slim, with a small brown head and a pale body.[3]
Behaviour edit
The species is viviparous.[2]
Distribution edit
The snake is found in marine waters off the north-west coast of Western Australia, from near Dampier to Broome, and in the Arafura Sea. The type locality is Cape Jaubert, near Broome.[2]
References edit
- ^ Guinea, M.; Lukoschek, V.; Rasmussen, A. (2010). "Aipysurus tenuis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T176760A7299043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T176760A7299043.en. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Aipysurus tenuis LÖNNBERG & ANDERSSON, 1913". Reptile Database. Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Aipysurus tenuis — Brown-lined Seasnake". Species Profile and Threats Database. Australian Government, Dept of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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