Malvoliophis pinguis (Günther, 1872)
Halfband snake eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
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Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
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Biology:  Inhabits the continental shelf and inshore waters, over soft bottom. Burrowing species (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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