| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 157-164. Brown or black head with white markings; cream-colored body and tail, with a broad mid-lateral stripe running the entire length of the body; white dorsal fin. No anal fin. Anterior nostril hole without raised rim. Suborbital pores 4 (Ref. 27478). |
| Biology: |
Taken at depth between 0-1 m over a rock tide pool and sand bottom. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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