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Scolecenchelys cookei (Fowler, 1928) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii (Ref. 27116). | |||
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| Biology: | Benthic in sand pockets among coral (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||