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Ophisternon infernale (Hubbs, 1938) Blind swamp eel |
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photo by
Contreras-Balderas, S. |
| Family: | Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels) | |||
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| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Yucatan, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit cave systems (Ref. 27297). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 October 2018 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||