Bascanichthys filaria (Günther, 1872)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  60.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: short tail, 49.4% TL; dorsal-fin origin with predorsal length 54.0% HL, origin behind middle of head; preanal vertebrae 100 (Ref. 127464).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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