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Richardson's Mangrove Snake

Myron richardsonii

Classification

Myron richardsonii, also known as Richardson's mangrove snake, is a species of venomous homalopsid snake native to the marine waters of eastern Indonesia and northern Australia. The specific epithet richardsonii honours Sir John Richardson, collector of the original specimen. Description The snake grows to an average of about 40 cm in length, and to a maximum of 60 cm.

Distribution

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