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Aplatophis chauliodus Böhlke, 1956 Fangtooth snake-eel |
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photo by
Sampaio, C.L.S. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 84 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 33 - 91 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico to French Guiana. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 110-115. Tip of tail finless externally and pointed; dorsal and anal fins with black margin (Ref. 13608). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs near estuaries and in marine waters (Ref. 5217). Assumed to live in permanent or semi-permanent burrows with only snout and eyes exposed, darting to feed on other fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 43686). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||