Neenchelys similis Ho, McCosker & Smith, 2015
Slender work eel
Neenchelys similis
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  75.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 67.7 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1500 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan, New Guinea and Banda Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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