Xyrias guineensis (Blache, 1975) |
Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
Max. size: | 63.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 300 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: off Pointe Noire, Congo. | |||
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Biology: | Burrows in sand or mud on the continental shelf (Ref. 4455). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |