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Bascanichthys bascanium (Jordan, 1884) Sooty eel |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 27 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina to northeastern Florida in USA and northern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||