Ophichthus zophochir Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Yellow snake eel
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  98 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 110 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Eureka in northern California, USA to Peru; uncommon in north of Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 149-162
Biology:  Inhabits rocky and sandy areas. A burrowing species. Feeds on clams and fish (Ref. 4525).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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