Ichthyapus platyrhynchus (Gosline, 1951) |
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 |