| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
78.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 215-215. This species has the following characters: origin of dorsal fin behind the middle of the head; body depth 1.5% TL; snout length 9.7% HL; upper jaw length 19.5% HL; dark bands on head (Ref. 127464). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
Type locality of Bascanichthys myersi, Dumaguete, Oriental Negros Province (Ref. 280, 127464). |
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