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Paraletharchus pacificus (Osburn & Nichols, 1916) Pacific sailfin eel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 81 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 156-167. Body dark tan to dark brown; with spots anteriorly, coalescing along the posterior trunk and tail to become uniformly dark. Spotted head and dorsal fin. Tubular anterior nostril. Suborbital pores three. Anal fin present. (Ref. 27478). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy and rocky bottoms up to a depth of 35 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||