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Myrichthys pardalis (Valenciennes, 1839) Leopard eel |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 64.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Canary Islands to Annobon Island (Equatorial Guinea). Reported from São Tomé Island (Ref. 34088). | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in coarse sand along the rocky coasts of oceanic islands (Ref. 4455). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||