Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 44 - 64 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bottoms up to a depth of 64 m (Ref. 9328). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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