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Mystriophis crosnieri Blache, 1971 |
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FAO |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 96.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola including western Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in sand or mud near the edge of the continental shelf (Ref. 4455). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||