Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Colombia. |
Diagnosis: |
Pale yellow to tan with tiny dark spots on snout, nape and body above lateral line. Dorsal fin origin only 1-2 pectoral fin lengths behind gill opening (Ref. 26938). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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