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Chilorhinus suensonii Lütken, 1852 Seagrass eel |
| Family: | Chlopsidae (False morays) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to Bahia in Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy areas and seagrass beds, usually bathed by clear, oceanic waters. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates (Ref. 42064). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||