Caecula kuro (Kuroda, 1947)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 142-145
Biology:  Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 41299).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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