| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
55.6 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 700 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 156-157 |
| Biology: |
Maximum size 55.6 cm TL, refers to a female with undeveloped eggs.(Ref. 31243). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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