| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
30.1 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 35 - 64 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands, Polynesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 146-153. This species is distinguished by the following characters: elongated with tail 2.2-2.4, head 17-18, and body depth 58-69 in total length; the snout is moderately pointed in lateral view, dorsal profile ca. 45-50° above lower jaw; preopercular pores 3, supratemporal canal with 3 pores; teeth conical, uniserial on jaws and vomer (5-6 vomerine teeth); colouration, body mostly pale in preservative, with fine brown speckling on the dorsal surface of body and tail; MVF 75-148, total vertebrae 146-153 (Ref. 101270). |
| Biology: |
Found over sand with associated rock and coral reef bottoms; captured using ichthyocides and dredges. The largest female specimen (30.1 cm TL) with eggs - 0.6-0.9 mm in diameter (Ref. 101270). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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