| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
98 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 110 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Eureka in northern California, USA to Peru; uncommon in north of Baja California, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 149-162 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and sandy areas. A burrowing species. Feeds on clams and fish (Ref. 4525). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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