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Ahlia egmontis (Jordan, 1884) Key worm eel |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 43 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 37 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Florida (USA), Bahamas, and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. Northwest Atlantic: Canada. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pale tan with scattered tiny spots. Mature individuals darker, with red-brown band at back of head. Dorsal fin origin above or behind anus (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits seagrass beds from bays and mangroves to offshore reefs. Adults move to open sea to spawn. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||