| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
211 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 24 kg |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 64 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: northern Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Texas in USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Very large, TL 2.4 m; dorsal fin origin well behind tip of pectoral fin; 14-15 dark olive-brown, saddle-shaped markings along back. Dorsal and anal fins striped at bases, pectoral fin darker on dorsal half (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits offshore water from 15-365 m depth. Commonly caught by anglers near oil rigs. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (124695)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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