Yirrkala misolensis (Günther, 1872) Misol snake eel |
photo by
Bucol, A.A. |
Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
Max. size: | 51.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 200 - 400 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | A benthic and burrowing species that lives in coral rubble bottom (ecological information needed) (Ref. 127429). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |