Which sea snake species is typical of the shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf, including Bahrain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Arabian Gulf sea snake
- Step 1: The Arabian Gulf sea snake (Hydrophis lapemoides) is the characteristic sea snake of the shallow, warm waters of the Arabian Gulf. Step 2. It is highly venomous but docile and feeds mainly on small fish. Answer: Arabian Gulf sea snake. Why not the others: The banded sea krait lives mainly on Indo-Pacific reefs and shores; the olive sea snake is a species of northern Australia; the turtle-headed sea snake is found in Australasian reef waters.
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