Scolecenchelys puhioilo (McCosker, 1979)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  35.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 275 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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