| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
80 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 293 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii, Midway, possibly Australia (including Lord Howe I.) and the Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Thrives in shallow coastal clean sand habitats near reefs (Ref. 48635). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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