Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
67.2 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
This is uniquely identified by having 150-161 vertebral number, a single labial barbel, two small preopercular pores and a small uniserial dentition. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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