Cirrhimuraena inhacae (Smith, 1962)
Inhaca fringelip
photo by SFSA

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Inhaca Island, Mozambique and Madagascar.
Diagnosis:  Preserved specimens dark brown in color, lighter below (Ref. 3972).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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