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Cirrhimuraena taiwanensis Lin, Lin & Han, 2025 |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.81 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Chinese Taipei. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 150-150. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: small pectoral fin, 15.2% of head length (HL); HK 9.7% of TL dorsal fin originates 1½ pectoral-fin length behind gill opening; unique tooth pattern, with only a single row of mandibular teeth; cirri on upper jaw 11; vertebrae 150, vertebral formula 13-53-150 (Ref. 133034). | |||
| Biology: | This species is found in sandy substrate (Ref. 133034). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||