Myrichthys pantostigmius Jordan & McGregor, 1898
Clarion snake eel
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  49.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Revillagigedo and Clipperton islands.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 158-168. Head and body tan, with numerous large brown to brownish-black spots along sides and at the base of the dorsal fin; chin and throat with smaller spots; dorsal fin margin white, anal fin plain. Snout rounded. Pectoral fin length much less than its base, shorter than snout (Ref. 40867).
Biology:  Found in shallow waters (to 20 m) among rocks and sand (Ref. 40867).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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