Leptenchelys vermiformis Myers & Wade, 1941 Slender worm-eel |
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Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
Max. size: | 11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica. | |||
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Biology: | The only known specimen was obtained from dredging on mud bottoms at a depth of 20 m. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 11.07.95 |