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Bascanichthys ceciliae Blache & Cadenat, 1971 |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 82.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in sand in shallow water from near shore to the beach, the burrows may be uncovered by low tide (Ref. 4455). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||