| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 17 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA and Bahamas to Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 148-152. Absence of raised platform between tubular anterior nostrils and median crease of the snout's underside. No teeth on anterior intermaxillary and vomerine. Anal fin present (Ref. 27478). |
| Biology: |
Found over shallow sandy bottoms with clear water (Ref. 5217). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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