Myrophis anterodorsalis
Myrophis anterodorsalis McCosker, Böhlke & Böhlke, 1989
Longfin worm eel


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Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Pale yellow to tan with tiny dark spots on snout, nape and body above lateral line. Dorsal fin origin only 1-2 pectoral fin lengths behind gill opening (Ref. 26938).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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