Evips percinctus McCosker, 1972
False saddled snake eel

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  12.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 4 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Palau.
Diagnosis:  Prominent dark saddles.
Biology:  The only known sample was collected in less than 10 cm water.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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