Ophichthus echeloides (D'Ancona, 1928)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  51 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 276 - 300 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aqaba and Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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