| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and Bahamas to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; also northern South America (Ref. 5217). Eastern Atlantic: St. Helena Island (Ref. 4455) and Ascension (Ref. 86997). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Burrows in sand in surf areas. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 July 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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