Callechelys springeri (Ginsburg, 1951)
Ridgefin eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  80.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 36 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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