| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
31.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 75 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: tail 1.7, head 14, and body depth 67-100 in total length; preopercular pores 4 pores in supratemporal canal 5; teeth conical and uniserial on jaws and vomer (with 2-3 teeth); color of body in preservative, ochre and slightly darker dorsally; total vertebrae 129-132 (Ref. 101270). |
| Biology: |
Burrows in sand or mud on the continental shelf (Ref. 4455). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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