Pisodonophis daspilotus Gilbert, 1898
Blunt-toothed snake eel
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  68 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of shallow waters. Also often associated with mangroves.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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