Pseudomyrophis atlanticus Blache, 1975

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  25.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Burrows in sand or mud on the continental shelf (Ref. 4455).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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