Paraletharchus opercularis (Myers & Wade, 1941)
Pouch snake eel
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 Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae
 Max. size:  64.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
 Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 170-180. Body cream to tan; with numerous brown spots. Spotted head and dorsal fin. Tubular anterior nostril. Suborbital pores three. Anal fin present. (Ref. 27478).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (D2) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 16.09.99
 Checked by: McCosker, John - 16.09.99

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