Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)

Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
Max. size:  78.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 215-215. This species has the following characters: origin of dorsal fin behind the middle of the head; body depth 1.5% TL; snout length 9.7% HL; upper jaw length 19.5% HL; dark bands on head (Ref. 127464).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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