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Aprognathodon platyventris Böhlke, 1967 Stripe eel |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 17 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA and Bahamas to Venezuela. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 148-152. Absence of raised platform between tubular anterior nostrils and median crease of the snout's underside. No teeth on anterior intermaxillary and vomerine. Anal fin present (Ref. 27478). | |||
| Biology: | Found over shallow sandy bottoms with clear water (Ref. 5217). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||