Callechelys bitaeniata (Peters, 1877)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  82 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique, Kenya, and Aldabra Atoll.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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