| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
64.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 170-180. Body cream to tan; with numerous brown spots. Spotted head and dorsal fin. Tubular anterior nostril. Suborbital pores three. Anal fin present. (Ref. 27478). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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