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Neenchelys nudiceps Tashiro, Hibino & Imamura, 2015 Indonesian deep-sea worm eel |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 78.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 844 - 856 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 221-221. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: total vertebrae 221; mandible pores 7; lateral-line pores anterior to pectoral-fin base 18; upper and lateral surfaces of snout smooth without papillae (Ref. 116659). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||