| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
49.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Revillagigedo and Clipperton islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 158-168. Head and body tan, with numerous large brown to brownish-black spots along sides and at the base of the dorsal fin; chin and throat with smaller spots; dorsal fin margin white, anal fin plain. Snout rounded. Pectoral fin length much less than its base, shorter than snout (Ref. 40867). |
| Biology: |
Found in shallow waters (to 20 m) among rocks and sand (Ref. 40867). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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