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Ophichthidae

Apterichtus orientalis

Apterichtus orientalis

  • Temperate
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Temperate fish
Maximum length
44.3 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: known only from the type locality, off the Kii Peninsula, western Japan.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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