Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 189 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: northeast Gulf of Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Rarest species of the genus; known only from the holotype (Ref. 43688). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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