| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
54 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in shallow water, over sand and algal beds (Ref. 43688). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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