| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
29.1 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 121-121. This species is distinguished by the following characters: head 9.7% TL; tail 61% TL; mandibular pores 7; preopercular pores 4; teeth on maxilla biserial, vomer uniserial; dorsal-fin origin is slightly behind pectoral-fin tip; body without blotches or bars, melanophores gathering along lower lip; predorsal 12, preanal 46 and total vertebrae 121 (Ref. 131479). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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