| Family: |
Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae |
| Max. size: |
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121.8 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 892 - 966 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
This elongate myrophine is distinguished by the following characteristics: tail 66% of TL; dorsal fin arise in the posterior trunk region; dorsal fin is slightly elevated, while anal fin is very elevated; developed, wedge-shaped pectoral fin, about four times eye diameter; moderate eye, 17 in HL; rear margin of orbit is above posterior third of upper jaw; small cephalic pores, SO 1 x 3, IO 5 x 2, POM 7 x 3 (2 right), and ST 3 present; needle-shaped teeth, not enlarged, slightly retrorse, uniserial on jaws and vomer; body color brownish black, median fins grayish black, with anal-fin membrane black posteriorly; vertebral formula 39/66/226 (Ref. 95665). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 May 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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