Xyrias guineensis (Blache, 1975)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  63.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 300 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: off Pointe Noire, Congo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Burrows in sand or mud on the continental shelf (Ref. 4455).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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