| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
| 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 40 m |
| Pacific Ocean: American Samoa and Philippines. |
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Description: Characterized by tan color with brown reticulations on head and side; head length 6.9-7.4 in TL; body depth 24-2635 in TL; head and trunk 2.0-2.1 in tail; very low and inconspicuous dorsal and anal fins, continuous around tip of tail; no pectoral fins; origin of dorsal fin slightly before anus; pointed snout, projecting well beyond lower jaw; tubular anterior nostril; posterior nostril at edge of upper lip; uniserial jaw teeth; very elongate tongue, extending outside mouth with fleshy appendage (Ref. 90102). |
| Found in sand bottoms near reefs in 25-40 m (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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