| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); 31.5 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 183-183. This species is distinguished by the following characters: depth 43 times and tail 1.8 in TL; minute pectoral fin, its length about twice in eye; total vertebra 183, mean vertebral formula 3/77.5/183; body overlain with 50-55 brown rings and saddles, separated by white interspaces
which are narrower than the darker rings (Ref. 89079). |
| Biology: |
Found in mixed rubble and sand and small coral formations. Encoundtered in the open, swimming slowly, apparently in search for prey, probably small fishes or crustaceans (Ref. 89079, 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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