| Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| 84 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 33 - 91 m |
| Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico to French Guiana. |
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Vertebrae: 110-115. Tip of tail finless externally and pointed; dorsal and anal fins with black margin (Ref. 13608). |
| Occurs near estuaries and in marine waters (Ref. 5217). Assumed to live in permanent or semi-permanent burrows with only snout and eyes exposed, darting to feed on other fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 43686). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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