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.