Mystriophis crosnieri Blache, 1971 |
photo by
FAO |
Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
Max. size: | 96.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 75 - 300 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola including western Mediterranean. | |||
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Biology: | Burrows in sand or mud near the edge of the continental shelf (Ref. 4455). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 06.03.94 |
Modified by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 08.02.96 |
Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 23.08.94 |