Hydrophis peronii

Description

Hydrophis peronii, commonly known as the spiny-headed seasnake, Peron's sea snake, or the horned sea snake, endemic to the western tropical Pacific Ocean. It is the only sea snake with spines on the head. Like other members of the family, Hydrophiidae or Elapidae, it is venomous. It is sometimes placed in its own genus Acalyptophis.