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Callechelys cliffi Böhlke & Briggs, 1954 Sandy ridgefin eel |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico and the Gulf of Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms (Ref. 9328). The specimens were either dip-netted at the surface under night lights or with ichthyocides over sand bottoms of up to 30 m depth (Ref. 27478). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||