| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
71 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Bahamas, and the Lesser Antilles (Ref. 5521). Also Brazil. Southern Atlantic: Ascension Island (Ref. 26938). |
| Diagnosis: |
With a minute pectoral fin; row of dark spots along dorsal midline and alternating spots and blotches below lateral line (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits mixed patches of sand and turtle grass (Ref. 5521). Rare (Ref. 9710). Has been observed buried in the sand with only the head showing (Ref. 26938). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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