| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 210 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 21 - 70 m |
| Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to Brazil. Lesser Antilles (Ref. 26938). Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola (Ref. 4455). Doubtful record from the western Mediterranean (Ref. 13729). |
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Body pale, dark band across back of head (Ref. 26938). |
| Maximum depth from Ref. 126840. Lives in a permanent burrow, often in very shallow water. Heads protrude diagonally from the sand. Nocturnal. Feeds on octopus and fish (Ref. 5217). Bold and easily approached. Feared by fishers (Ref. 9710). Rarely consumed (Ref. 3795). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| reports of ciguatera poisoning |
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