Neenchelys daedalus McCosker, 1982
New Guinea worm eel
Neenchelys daedalus
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  34.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 256 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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