Pseudomyrophis micropinna Wade, 1946
Plain worm eel
Pseudomyrophis micropinna
photo by Amezcua Linares, F.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Nicaragua to Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits muddy bottoms, between 100 and 200 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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