| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
39 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Zanzibar, Tanzania to Kosi Bay, South Africa, including Aldabra Island (Ref. 3972), and Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 58302). |
| Diagnosis: |
Olive brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 3972). |
| Biology: |
Benthic but sometimes seen swimming at surface (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (123251)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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