Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
79.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 58 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Specimens collected from moderately deep water over rocky ground. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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