Ophichthus longipenis McCosker & Rosenblatt, 1998
Slender snake eel
Ophichthus longipenis
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
 Max. size:  58.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 0 - 69 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Panama.
 Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 176-184
 Biology:  Occurs over sand bottoms.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 17.09.99

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