Yirrkala misolensis (Günther, 1872)
Misol snake eel
photo by Bucol, A.A.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  51.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 200 - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic and burrowing species that lives in coral rubble bottom (ecological information needed) (Ref. 127429).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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