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Gordiichthys combibus McCosker & Lavenberg, 2001 |
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photo by
McCosker & Lavenberg, 2001 |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Colombia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 178-186. Nearly uniform pallid coloration, browner above lateral midline; depth 52-59 times in TL; head 10-17 times in TL; dorsal fin arises above mid-head; anterior nostrils nearly flush with snout; vomerine teeth uniserial except for an anterior pair; four mandibular pores (Ref. 43688). | |||
| Biology: | Collected in shallow water, over a gray sand beach (Ref. 43688). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||