Ophisternon infernale (Hubbs, 1938) Blind swamp eel |
photo by
Contreras-Balderas, S. |
Family: | Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels) | |||
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Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Yucatan, Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Adults inhabit cave systems (Ref. 27297). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 October 2018 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |