Dalophis imberbis (Delaroche, 1809)
Armless snake eel
Dalophis imberbis
photo by Blanco Moreno, J.M.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  150 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 80 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Spain to Mauritania, including the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Burrows in sand or mud.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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