Ichthyapus platyrhynchus (Gosline, 1951)
Ichthyapus platyrhynchus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  38.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species, burrowing in sand (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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