| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
40.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
Collected in shallow water, over a gray sand beach (Ref. 43688). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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