| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
79.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Korea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 178-184. Head and trunk short, about 1.6-1.7 times in tail. Eyes small and covered with semitransparent membrane. Dorsal fin originates much behind the pectoral tip; dorsal and anal fins very low without any spots. Preoperculomandibular pores 5 + 2. Vertebrae 178-184 (Ref. 40862). Differs to O. aphotistos in having more vertebrae, 178-184 and 2 distinct papillae on the upper lip which is absent in aphotistos (Ref. 40865). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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