| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
41.4 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 44 - 66 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia (New South Wales). |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 73-155. This species is distinguished by the following characters: tail 1.9-2.2, head 18-19, and body depth 52-77 in total length; preopercular pores 3, pores in supratemporal canal 5; teeth are conical, uniserial on jaws and vomer; vomerine teeth 6; MVF 78-158, total vertebrae 155-162 (n=4); body when preserved is mostly pale (Ref. 101270). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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