| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 40.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Colombia. |
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Vertebrae: 178-186. Nearly uniform pallid coloration, browner above lateral midline; depth 52-59 times in TL; head 10-17 times in TL; dorsal fin arises above mid-head; anterior nostrils nearly flush with snout; vomerine teeth uniserial except for an anterior pair; four mandibular pores (Ref. 43688). |
| Collected in shallow water, over a gray sand beach (Ref. 43688). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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