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Scolecenchelys xorae (Smith, 1958) Orangehead worm-eel |
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| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Natal to Algoa Bay in South Africa. Also Reunion, Mauritius and southwestern Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body olive-yellow, head and tail tip orange, belly greenish (Ref. 3972). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||