| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: Characterized by pale grey to whitish color; head length 9-10 in TL; body depth 40-48 in TL; origin of dorsal fin above anus; dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal fin; no pectoral fins; pointed snout projecting beyond lower jaw; small eye about midway between snout tip and rear corner of mouth; small gill opening below midlateral position; jaw teeth small and conical in narrow bands in jaws and on vomer (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand bottoms near reefs (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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