| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 81 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine; depth range - 35 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica. |
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Vertebrae: 156-167. Body dark tan to dark brown; with spots anteriorly, coalescing along the posterior trunk and tail to become uniformly dark. Spotted head and dorsal fin. Tubular anterior nostril. Suborbital pores three. Anal fin present. (Ref. 27478). |
| Inhabits sandy and rocky bottoms up to a depth of 35 m. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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