Skythrenchelys macrostomus (Bleeker, 1864)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  22.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 16.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from the Red Sea to the Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sandy bottoms (Ref. 93652). Maximum length of female (Ref. 40863).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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