Yirrkala lumbricoides (Bleeker, 1864)
Earthworm snake-eel
Yirrkala lumbricoides
photo by SFSA

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  44 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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