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Letharchus velifer Goode & Bean, 1882 Sailfin eel |
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photo by
Zupancic, C. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 51 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina to northeastern Florida in USA and northeastern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 135-142. Brown or black head with white markings; uniformly dark brown to black body and tail; white dorsal fin. No anal fin. Anterior nostril hole without raised rim. Suborbital pores 4; linear when viewed from the top (Ref. 27478). | |||
| Biology: | Commonly found on scallop grounds. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||