Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to St. Helena. Reported from India (Ref. 45255). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Burrows in sand on the continental shelf (Ref. 4455). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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