Mystriophis rostellatus (Richardson, 1848)
African spoon-nose eel
Mystriophis rostellatus
photo by Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP

 Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
 Max. size:  140 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 40 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania (Ref. 4455) south to Walvis Bay, Namibia (Ref. 3972).
 Diagnosis:  Brownish dorsally, lighter below (Ref. 3972).
 Biology:  Inhabits lagoons and coastal waters (Ref. 2683), from near shore to 40 m (Ref. 4455). Burrows in sand or mud (Ref. 4455). Feeds on small fishes, crabs and shrimps (Ref. 3651).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 06.03.94
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.11.00
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 17.08.98

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