Apterichtus nariculus McCosker & Hibino, 2015
photo by McCosker & Hibino, 2015

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  30.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 28 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia (Ambon).
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 137-137. This species is distinguished by the following characters: tail 1.8, head 16, and body depth 60 in total length; preopercular pores 3, pores in supratemporal canal 5; teeth are conical, uniserial on jaws; one pair on vomer; anterior nostril non-tubular, flush with underside of snout; body mostly pale in preservative, few pale brown spots on head, the diameter less than eye diameter; and preanal vertebrae 60, total 137 (Ref. 101270).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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