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Callechelys eristigma McCosker & Rosenblatt, 1972 Spotted ridgefin eel |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 113 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to the Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama, and Cocos Island. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy and rocky bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||