Ophichthus frontalis Garman, 1899
Deathbanded snakeeel
Ophichthus frontalis
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  86 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 760 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: central Gulf of California to Panama.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 143-155
Biology:  Inhabits muddy and sandy bottoms up to a depth of 325 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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