Myrichthys pardalis (Valenciennes, 1839)
Leopard eel
Myrichthys pardalis
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  64.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Canary Islands to Annobon Island (Equatorial Guinea). Reported from São Tomé Island (Ref. 34088).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Burrows in coarse sand along the rocky coasts of oceanic islands (Ref. 4455).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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