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Letharchus aliculatus McCosker, 1974 |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 157-164. Brown or black head with white markings; cream-colored body and tail, with a broad mid-lateral stripe running the entire length of the body; white dorsal fin. No anal fin. Anterior nostril hole without raised rim. Suborbital pores 4 (Ref. 27478). | |||
| Biology: | Taken at depth between 0-1 m over a rock tide pool and sand bottom. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||