| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 140 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania (Ref. 4455) south to Walvis Bay, Namibia (Ref. 3972). |
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Brownish dorsally, lighter below (Ref. 3972). |
| Inhabits lagoons and coastal waters (Ref. 2683), from near shore to 40 m (Ref. 4455). Burrows in sand or mud (Ref. 4455). Feeds on small fishes, crabs and shrimps (Ref. 3651). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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