| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 49.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Revillagigedo and Clipperton islands. |
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Vertebrae: 158-168. Head and body tan, with numerous large brown to brownish-black spots along sides and at the base of the dorsal fin; chin and throat with smaller spots; dorsal fin margin white, anal fin plain. Snout rounded. Pectoral fin length much less than its base, shorter than snout (Ref. 40867). |
| Found in shallow waters (to 20 m) among rocks and sand (Ref. 40867). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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