| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
72 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 155 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: off Durban, South Africa; north to Japan amd Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Pale yellow, boldly marked with rich brown semicircular spots which are smaller and more numerous on head (Ref. 3972). |
| Biology: |
Benthic (Ref. 58302). Digs itself into sandy areas. A carnivore (Ref. 9137). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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