| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae |
| Max. size: |
51.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 62.7 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ryukyu Is.). |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 207-216. This species is distinguished by the following characters: an extremely elongate body; head 3.7-4.3% TL; tail 43.3-44.2% TL; predorsal-fin length 40.7-45.4% of head length; snout length 11.3-13.1% of HL; lateral-line pores anterior to anus 114-118; total vertebrae 207-216, mean vertebral formula 2-116-212; dorsal-fin origin slightly before the middle of head and before first lateral-line pore. Colouration: body pale brown, and head without distinct dark bands after preservation (Ref. 127464). |
| Biology: |
Two specimens were reported to have been collected as stranded specimens caused by the extremely low temperatures by a serous cold wave coming from the Arctic. In the type locality, several species of Muraenidae, Ophichthidae, Apogonidae, Syganidae, etc., were also collected at the same time (Ref. 127464). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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