| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
| Max. size: |
11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 48 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Taratara Island, off western Samar Island, Philippines. Also from Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Solomon Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: Characterized by bluish grey to brownish color grading to white ventrally; head length 9-10 in TL; tubular and elongate body and tail; greatest body depth 45-54 in TL; origin of dorsal fin 1.0-1.5 head length behind anus; dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal fin; no pectoral fins; more or less pointed snout projecting beyond lower jaw; anterior tubular nostrils about two-thirds eye diameter; edge of upper lip with small dermal papilla between anterior nostrils; small eye, posterior edge well anterior to corner of mouth; small gill opening below midlateral position; single row of small conical teeth in jaws; vomer without teeth (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand bottoms in vicinity of coral reefs (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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