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Ophichthidae

Benthenchelys cartieri

Benthenchelys cartieri

Nine Point Six Centimeters Ophichthid Fish from Philippine Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Anguilliform
Small
Tropical fish

Benthenchelys cartieri is known from Western Central Pacific as a marine fish. It occurs in deep water.

Class: Teleosts
Order: True Eels
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Benthenchelys
Maximum length: 9.6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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