Status of the Annulated Sea Snake, Hydrophis cyanocinctus, in the Hara Protected Area of the Persian Gulf

Abstract

Data on the Annulated Sea Snake (Hydrophis cyanocinctus) were collected during more than one year of field study in the Hara Protected Area, the largest mangrove forest in the Persian Gulf. Mean snoutvent length (SVL) was 117 cm and the largest snake was a female with a SVL of 155 cm and a weight of 1019 g. The Annulated Sea Snake is the dominant sea snake in the area. The species is more active in the warm season (April to November). Local fishing activities are considered the main threat for the species in this area.