| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
76 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida (USA) and northeastern and southwestern Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 26340). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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