Scolecenchelys fuscapenis
Scolecenchelys fuscapenis McCosker, Ide & Endo, 2012


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Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  36.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 112 - 269 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The largest specimen was a ripe male (Ref. 90265).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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