| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
86 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 760 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: central Gulf of California to Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 143-155 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits muddy and sandy bottoms up to a depth of 325 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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