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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; 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: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91 |
| Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 23.01.13 |
| Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 05.08.94 |