Caralophia loxochila Böhlke, 1955 Slantlip eel |
photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 1 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Florida Keys in the USA and Bahamas. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs usually in shallow coral sand areas at edge of seagrass beds in clear water. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |