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Ichthyapus ophioneus (Evermann & Marsh, 1900) Surf eel |
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AFSCUS |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; also northern South America (Ref. 5217). Eastern Atlantic: St. Helena Island (Ref. 4455) and Ascension (Ref. 86997). | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in sand in surf areas. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 July 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||