Pseudomyrophis micropinna Wade, 1946 Plain worm eel |
photo by
Amezcua Linares, F. |
Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Nicaragua to Colombia. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits muddy bottoms, between 100 and 200 m. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |