Species Aipysurus fuscus (Tschudi, 1837)
Dusky Sea Snake, Dusky Seasnake
- Stephanohydra fusca Tschudi, J.J. von 1837. Neues Genus von Wasserschlangen. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 3: 331-335 [335 pl. 8].
Type data:
Holotype ZMB 2824, Asia (Sulawesi).Type locality references:
Smith, M.A. 1926. Monograph on the Sea Snakes. (Hydrophiidae). London : British Museum xvii 130 pp. (also erroneously referred to an Ashmore Reef specimen as the type).
Generic Combinations
- Aipysurus fuscus (Tschudi, 1837).
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Ashmore Reef, Timor Sea; possibly Indonesia
IMCRA
Timor Province (2)
Other Regions
Territory of Ashmore & Cartier Islands
Ecological Descriptors
Aquatic, diurnal, piscivore, predator.
Extra Ecological Information
Also nektonic, inshore, perennially active, viviparous, coral reefs.
General References
Cogger, H.G. 1975. The sea snakes of Australia and New Guinea. pp. 59-139 in Dunson, W. (ed.). The Biology of Sea Snakes. Baltimore : University Park Press. (taxonomy)
Heatwole, H. 1975. Predation on sea snakes. pp. 233-249 in Dunson, W. (ed.). The Biology of Sea Snakes. Baltimore : University Park Press. (as prey)
Heatwole, H., Minton, S.A., Taylor, R. & Taylor, V. 1978. Underwater observations on sea snake behaviour. Australian Museum Records 31: 737-761 (behaviour)
Smith, M.A. 1926. Monograph on the Sea Snakes. (Hydrophiidae). London : British Museum xvii 130 pp. (taxonomy)
Common Name References
Clayton, M., Wombey, J.C., Mason, I.J., Chesser, R.T. & Wells, A. 2006. CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates: A Reference with Conservation Status. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing iv 162 pp. [46] (Dusky Seasnake)
Cogger, H.G. 2014. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Collingwood : CSIRO publishing 7th edition, pp. xxx+1033. [945] (Dusky Sea Snake)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | SQUAMATA | 02-May-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 04-Feb-2023 | ELAPIDAE Boie, 1827 | 04-Jan-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| 07-Feb-2024 | 22-Aug-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 08-Mar-2011 | 08-Mar-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |