| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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