Hemerorhinus heyningi (Weber, 1913)
Molo snake eel
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 69 - 91 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Description: Characterized by generally whitish color; dusky grey head with irregular white blotches and pepper-like spotting on back; head length about 13 in TL; body depth about 48-55 in TL; tail 1.3-1.4 in head and trunk; low and inconspicuous dorsal and anal fins; no pectoral fins; origin of dorsal fin behind anal origin; pointed snout, projecting well beyond lower jaw; short tube anterior nostril at edge of upper lip; posterior nostril below eye; uniserial jaw teeth (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in sand bottoms (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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