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Macleay's water snake
Enhydris - Sonnini & Latreille, 1802

Pronunciation: en-HY-dris
Etymology: probably dodgy Latin for 'water-dweller'.

Taxonomic notes:

Notes: One Australian species. Other species in this genus found through south-east Asia.
Statistics: Reproductive modes:
Live-bearing - 1 out of 1 Australian species

Size range:
Number of Australian species: 1
 

Macleay's water snake (Enhydris polylepis)
Mount Carbine, Queensland
Photo © Rob Valentic
Macleay's water snake (Enhydris polylepis) distribution range map Enhydris polylepis
Macleay's water snake
Year described
(Fischer 1886)
Description
Brownish-black on top. Pale below.

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