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Ophichthus zophochir Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Yellow snake eel |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 98 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 110 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Eureka in northern California, USA to Peru; uncommon in north of Baja California, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 149-162 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and sandy areas. A burrowing species. Feeds on clams and fish (Ref. 4525). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||