Xyrias revulsus Jordan & Snyder, 1901
Strict snake eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  93 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 146 - 209 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Japan to South Africa, including the Philippines and the China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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