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Rhinophichthus penicillatus McCosker, 1999 |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45.7 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 435 - 435 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: New Caledonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 173-173. Pale-colored, slightly darker dorsally; pale fins. Large eyes. Origin of dorsal fin behind pectoral tips. Pectorals small and paddle-shaped. Small teeth, conical and uniserial. Mean vertebral formula 12-54-173. Tail 66-67% of total length. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||