noun
A species of venomous sea snake (Laticauda semifasciata) found in the waters around Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands. Often called 永良部海蛇 (えらぶうみへび) as well.
See also: 永良部海蛇
エラブウナギは沖縄の海に生息する毒ヘビの一種です。
The Erabu black-banded sea krait is a type of venomous snake that inhabits the seas around Okinawa.
エラブウナギの燻製は奄美地方の特産品として知られている。
Smoked Erabu sea krait is known as a specialty product of the Amami region.
Synonymous; 永良部海蛇 is an alternative name for the same species, literally 'Erabu sea snake'.
Named after Erabu Island (永良部島) in the Amami Islands, where the snake is found. 鰻 (うなぎ) means 'eel', referring to its eel-like appearance.