Habitat: Mainly found near the bottom in moderately shallow, near-shore marine waters of the Persian gulf & nearby Indian Ocean. Has been reported from waters of Shatt al-Arab, Iraq.
Activity and Behavior: Both diurnal & nocturnal; mostly stays in marine waters but frequently will enter & stay for an extended time in fresh water. Very similar behavior to H. cyanocinctus.
Venom Characteristics: Not well known, but probably has potent neurotoxins & myotoxins. Very few reports of humans being bitten, envenomated or killed by bites by this species.