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Myrichthys aspetocheiros McCosker & Rosenblatt, 1993 Longfin spotted snake-eel |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 51 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 44 - 64 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms up to a depth of 64 m (Ref. 9328). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||