| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
43.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 258 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Off the Gulf of Aden, Somalia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 130-132. This stout species of Ophichthus, subgenus Coecilophis is distinguished by the following characters: tail 52-55% and head 14-15% of total length; origin of dorsal-fin in front of pectoral-fin base; wedge-shaped pectoral fins; posterior nostril in upper lip is covered by a flap; inconspicuous head pores, SO 1+4, IO 4+2, POM 3+7-9; small, conical and widely-spaced teeth, nearly uniserial on vomer and jaws; uniform tan in color, fins pale; mean vertebral formula 15/50/131, total vertebrae 130-132 (Ref. 84366). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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