| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 45.7 cm TL (female) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 435 - 435 m |
| Western Pacific: New Caledonia. |
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Vertebrae: 173-173. Pale-colored, slightly darker dorsally; pale fins. Large eyes. Origin of dorsal fin behind pectoral tips. Pectorals small and paddle-shaped. Small teeth, conical and uniserial. Mean vertebral formula 12-54-173. Tail 66-67% of total length. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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