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Pisodonophis daspilotus Gilbert, 1898 Blunt-toothed snake eel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 68 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of shallow waters. Also often associated with mangroves. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||