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Hemerorhinus heyningi (Weber, 1913) Molo snake eel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 69 - 91 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Description: Characterized by generally whitish color; dusky grey head with irregular white blotches and pepper-like spotting on back; head length about 13 in TL; body depth about 48-55 in TL; tail 1.3-1.4 in head and trunk; low and inconspicuous dorsal and anal fins; no pectoral fins; origin of dorsal fin behind anal origin; pointed snout, projecting well beyond lower jaw; short tube anterior nostril at edge of upper lip; posterior nostril below eye; uniserial jaw teeth (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in sand bottoms (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||