|
Bascanichthys panamensis Meek & Hildebrand, 1923 Panama sand eel |
|
|
|
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 76 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms up to a few meters deep. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||