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Caralophia loxochila Böhlke, 1955 Slantlip eel |
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photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Florida Keys in the USA and Bahamas. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs usually in shallow coral sand areas at edge of seagrass beds in clear water. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||