Leptocephalus ophichthoides D'Ancona, 1928

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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