| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 59 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: Characterized by origin of dorsal fin posterior to anus by distance about equal to head length; head and trunk slightly longer than tail; posterior nostril outside of mouth; bluntly rounded snout; no pectoral fins; dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal fin; soft and flexible tail tip; small and sharp teeth, mostly biserial on upper jaw and uniserial in lower jaw; intermaxillary patch with few teeth; biserial to uniserial vomerine teeth (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Cryptic species, inhabits sandy substrates (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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