Benthenchelys cartieri
Benthenchelys cartieri Fowler, 1934


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Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  9.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1168 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Members of the genus Benthenchelys are pelagic (Ref. 39782).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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