| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 180 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m |
| Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico (Florida to Texas in USA) to Cuba; northern South America (Ref. 5217). Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola (Ref. 4455). |
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| Burrows in sand or mud in shallow water of the continental shelf near bays and lagoons (Ref. 4455). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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