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Yirrkala tenuis (Günther, 1870) Thin sand-eel |
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| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 53 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa. Also reported from Mauritius and Reunion (Ref. 33390). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 167-174. Olive brown above, dusky on head, lighter below (Ref. 3972). | |||
| Biology: | Found in estuaries. Enters freshwater (Ref. 13246). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||