| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
68 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of shallow waters. Also often associated with mangroves. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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