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Review of sea snakes of the genus Hydrophis sensu stricto (Serpentes: Hydrophiidae)

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The results of the genus Hydrophis revision s. str. are presented. The genus is divided into three subgenera, including Mediohydrophis subgen. nov. The validity of Hydrophis atriceps and H. (Microcephalophis) gracilis microcephalus is confirmed. New data on the distribution of H. klossi is given.

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Kharin, V.E. Review of sea snakes of the genus Hydrophis sensu stricto (Serpentes: Hydrophiidae). Russ J Mar Biol 30, 387–394 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11179-005-0004-y

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