Sympenchelys taiwanensis
Sympenchelys taiwanensis Hibino, Ho & Kimura, 2015
Taiwanese worm eel


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Family:  Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae
Max. size:  27.9 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 300 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Taiwan
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 152-164. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: tail 65-66% TL; dorsal-fin origin anterior to mid trunk; lateral-line pores before anus 44-47; predorsal vertebrae 26-28, preanal vertebrae 43-51, total vertebrae 152-164; mean vertebral formula (MVF) 27-48-160 (Ref. 106139).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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