Scolecenchelys nicholsarum (Waite, 1904)
Nichols' worm eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  23.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 25 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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