Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
Max. size: |
25.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Burrows in sand or mud on the continental shelf (Ref. 4455). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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