Leuropharus lasiops Rosenblatt & McCosker, 1970
Acned snake-eel
photo by FAO

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic, the only specimen was taken from a depth of 60 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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