Laticauda guineai

Laticauda guineai is a species of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae. The species, which was first described by Heatwole, Busack and Cogger in 2005, is native to waters off southern New Guinea.

Etymology
The specific name, guineai, is in honor of Australian zoologist Michael Leonard Guinea.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. guineai is shallow tropical seas and coral reefs, to a depth of 10 m.

Behavior
L. guineai is amphibious, often leaving the water to come onto land.

Reproduction
L. guineai is oviparous. The eggs are laid on land.