Ophisternon infernale
Ophisternon infernale (Hubbs, 1938)
Blind swamp eel
Ophisternon infernale
photo by Contreras-Balderas, S.


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Family:  Synbranchidae (Swamp-eels)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Yucatan, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit cave systems (Ref. 27297). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 October 2018 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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