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Hydrophis brookii is a species of venomous sea snake in the subfamily Hydrophiinae of the family Elapidae. The species is native to bodies of water in Southeast Asia.

Etymology

The specific name, brookii, is in honor of British adventurer James Brooke, who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak.

Geographic range

H. brookii is found in the Indian Ocean (Malaysia, Vietnam, western Indonesia: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan) and the Gulf of Thailand. It is also found in a freshwater lake in Thailand.

Description

Males of H. brookii may attain a total length of 103.5 cm, which includes a tail 11.5 cm long. Females are slightly smaller, and may attain a total length of 96.5 cm, with a tail 7.5 cm long.

Diet

H. brookii predominately preys upon eels.

Reproduction

H. brookii is viviparous.

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