Quassiremus nothochir (Gilbert, 1890)
Smallfish snake-eel
Quassiremus nothochir
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and rocky bottoms, from shallow waters up to a depth of 20 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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