Ophichthus erabo (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
Blotched snake-eel
Ophichthus erabo
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
 Max. size:  72 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; 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: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 13.11.95
 Modified by: OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen - 06.09.13

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