| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
68 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Galapagos and Cocos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 157-162 |
| Biology: |
Known from a few to 200 m depth. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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