Muraenichthys velinasalis
Muraenichthys velinasalis Hibino & Kimura, 2015
Curtain-nose worm eel


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Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  15.83 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 31 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Philippines, northeastern Australia and Vanuatu
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits tide pools or around coral reefs (Ref. 106110).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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