| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 53 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa. Also reported from Mauritius and Reunion (Ref. 33390). |
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Vertebrae: 167-174. Olive brown above, dusky on head, lighter below (Ref. 3972). |
| Found in estuaries. Enters freshwater (Ref. 13246). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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