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Ichthyapus selachops (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Smiling snake-eel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 54 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California, Costa Rica to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms, from shallow waters up to a depth of 30 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||