| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 169-173. This species differs from O. rotundus in having a higher proportion of dorsal fin origin, 12% TL (versus 8.6-10.8%) and of head length, 7.8 (versus 5.4-6.9) ; and has a fewer vertebrae, 169-173 (versus 178-184) (Ref. 40862). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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