| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Rongerik Atoll, Marshall Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. This species is unique among ophichthids by its combination of no fins, a long and pointed upper snout, and cirri on the upper lips. TL to 40 cm. |
| Biology: |
Type specimens collected from the surge-washed sand patch at Rongerik Atoll (Ref. 1602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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