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Western Turtle-headed Sea Snake
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Western Turtle-headed Sea Snake

Emydocephalus orarius

Emydocephalus orarius, also known as the white-crowned sea snake or white-naped sea snake, is a species of elapid sea snake endemic to Australian waters. The specific epithet orarius (“coastal”) refers to its known habitat.

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