Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
45.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico and the Gulf of Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bottoms (Ref. 9328). The specimens were either dip-netted at the surface under night lights or with ichthyocides over sand bottoms of up to 30 m depth (Ref. 27478). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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