| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
140 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania (Ref. 4455) south to Walvis Bay, Namibia (Ref. 3972). |
| Diagnosis: |
Brownish dorsally, lighter below (Ref. 3972). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lagoons and coastal waters (Ref. 2683), from near shore to 40 m (Ref. 4455). Burrows in sand or mud (Ref. 4455). Feeds on small fishes, crabs and shrimps (Ref. 3651). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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