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Ophichthidae

Small-fin worm eel

Neenchelys microtretus

  • Temperate
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Temperate fish
Maximum length
18.3 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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