VUVulnerable
Flat-tail Sea Snake
Laticauda schistorhyncha
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in ELAPIDAE
Threatened in Niue
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flat-tail Sea Snake classified as Vulnerable?
Flat-tail Sea Snake is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Flat-tail Sea Snake live?
Flat-tail Sea Snake occurs in Niue. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Flat-tail Sea Snake?
The main threats to Flat-tail Sea Snake are 11.1, 11.4, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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