Noanelle's Coral Sea Snake [Noanelle coralinae]
Description
The Noanelle's Coral Sea Snake, or Noanelle coralinae, is a marine reptile typically found in the warm, tropical waters of the Coral Sea. It possesses a unique red-orange color with distinct black bands. It can grow up to 2 meters in length and has a thin, elongated body. The species is adapted to a life in the sea, with a flattened tail for swimming. It primarily feeds on small fish and crustaceans, and it inhabits coral reefs and rocky outcrops.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Scoletids
Oenonidae
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| Genus |
Noanelle
Noanelle
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