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Microcephalophis cantoris

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Microcephalophis cantoris

Basic stats

Range

Indian Ocean coasts of Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia; Andaman Islands

Size

Males up to 1.45m; females up to 1.88m

Cantor's narrow-headed sea snake, also called Cantor's small-headed sea snake, is a venomous sea snake. The maximum recorded total length is 1,450 mm for males and 1,880 mm for females, with maximum tail lengths of 120 mm and 140 mm (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is found along Indian Ocean coasts including the Andaman Islands. The Reptile Database lists Gujarat and the Andaman Islands for India. The account used here gives no information on habitat, diet or breeding.

Quick answers

Where is the Microcephalophis cantoris found?
Indian Ocean coasts of Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia; Andaman Islands
How big is the Microcephalophis cantoris?
Males up to 1.45m; females up to 1.88m
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