| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
81 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and rocky bottoms up to a depth of 35 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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