Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
45.7 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 435 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 173-173. Pale-colored, slightly darker dorsally; pale fins. Large eyes. Origin of dorsal fin behind pectoral tips. Pectorals small and paddle-shaped. Small teeth, conical and uniserial. Mean vertebral formula 12-54-173. Tail 66-67% of total length. |
Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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