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Bascanichthys filaria (Günther, 1872) |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by the following characters: short tail, 49.4% TL; dorsal-fin origin with predorsal length 54.0% HL, origin behind middle of head; preanal vertebrae 100 (Ref. 127464). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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