| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Israel). |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 177-177. This species is distinguished by the following characters: trunk 22.3 % TL; predorsal length 16.3 % TL; 12 lateral-line pores before gill opening; total vertebrae 177, predorsal 22 and preanal 53 (Ref. 96670). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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