| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
64.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Canary Islands to Annobon Island (Equatorial Guinea). Reported from São Tomé Island (Ref. 34088). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Burrows in coarse sand along the rocky coasts of oceanic islands (Ref. 4455). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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