Dalophis imberbis (Delaroche, 1809) Armless snake eel |
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photo by
Blanco Moreno, J.M. |
Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
Max. size: | 150 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 20 - 80 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Spain to Mauritania, including the Mediterranean. | |||
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Biology: | Burrows in sand or mud. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Papasissi, Christine - 25.10.90 |
Modified by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 24.01.01 |
Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 09.03.94 |