Hemerorhinus opici Blache & Bauchot, 1972

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  32.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Burrows in sand or mud in shallow water near shore (Ref. 4455).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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