Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
85 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 277 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Nicaragua to Chile. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 150-160 |
Biology: |
Lives on sandy and muddy bottoms. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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