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Echiophis brunneus (Castro-Aguirre & Suárez de los Cobos, 1983) Fangjaw eel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 140 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms, from shallow waters up to a depth of 10 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||