Xyrias multiserialis (Norman, 1939)
Speckled snake eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  62.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 75.2 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 11 - 322 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to Somalia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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