Cirrhimuraena yuanding Tang & Zhang, 2003

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  52.05 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: East China Sea in China.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished from all congeners by its snout with groove on the underside and dorsal fin originating on the nape (Ref. 76789).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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