Snake fauna of the Andaman Islands, Bay of Bengal-A review of species richness taxonomy, distribution, natural history and conservation status Author Chandramouli, S. R. text Zootaxa 2022 2022-11-17 5209 3 301 331 journal article 276832 10.11646/zootaxa.5209.3.1 f3927e32-6a21-4acd-9af2-dc4610ecf875 1175-5326 7329609 BAB92ED9-AB04-49FE-9453-882CAB65D177 Laticauda laticaudata (Linnaeus, 1758) ( Fig. 12D ) Material studied: An adult, ANFD uncatalogued from Mayabunder, Middle Andaman ( Fig. 5B ). Morphology: Dorsal scales smooth, in 19:19:17 rows, ventrals 236; subcaudals 42 pairs; anal divided, preocular 1; postoculars 2; prefrontals 2. Body with alternate black and blue bands; tail paddle shaped, upper lip black. Distribution: Two individuals were observed in beaches at North Wandoor and Chidiyatapu, South Andaman. Congregates on the sea shore at night along with L. colubrina . Status: Rare.