Neenchelys diaphora Ho, McCosker & Smith, 2015
Longfin work eel
Longfin work eel
Neenchelys diaphora
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  47.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Taiwan, South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality, SW Taiwan, Tungkang Fishing Port, NMMB-P17563 (Ref. 96531).


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