Cirrhimuraena calamus (Günther, 1870)
Fringelip snake eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
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Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to western Australia.
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Biology:  Occurs over soft bottoms of inshore waters. Burrowing species (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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