Luminous Sea Snake

FAMILY

Hydrophidae, a family of aquatic snakes that comprises the sea snakes

RANGE

Warm coastal waters and shallow seas of the Indian and Pacific Oceans

APPEARANCE

Living in the shallow sea, the sea snake stretches its body and moves forward smoothly. It has a big head and a small tail. With firefly luciferase, the fundamental color of its translucent body is glowing blue and purple. When sunlight penetrates the sea and illuminates its form, it undergoes a captivating transformation of colors.

HABITAT & BEHAVIOR

The sea snake rests in reef caves in the shallow sea. They come to wide shallow waters for hunting, feeding on small fish and shrimps. When the sea snake meets other aggressive creatures, it will give off a dazzling yellow light to deter potential threats.