Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
Max. size: |
102 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Yucatan (Mexico) to the Antilles (Ref. 26340) and northern South America. |
Diagnosis: |
Light brown to grayish brown, darker above, with pale spots (Ref. 26938). |
Biology: |
Commonly encountered swimming near the bottom in clear water from harbors to reefs. More common along continent and in grassy areas (Ref. 7251). Found in shallow areas to depths of 9 m. Feeds mainly on crabs. (Ref. 26938). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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