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Ophichthus erabo (Jordan & Snyder, 1901) Blotched snake-eel |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 72 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 155 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: off Durban, South Africa; north to Japan amd Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pale yellow, boldly marked with rich brown semicircular spots which are smaller and more numerous on head (Ref. 3972). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic (Ref. 58302). Digs itself into sandy areas. A carnivore (Ref. 9137). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 December 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||