Cirricaecula macdowelli McCosker & Randall, 1993

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  22.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Formosa Strait, south of Formosa Banks to P'enghu Ch'untao (Pescadores) Island, Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0; Vertebrae: 127-127
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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