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Bigfin snake eel (Ophichthus macrochir)
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Bigfin snake eel (Ophichthus macrochir) specimen
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Ophichthidae

Bigfin snake eel

Ophichthus macrochir

Ninety Two Centimeters Eel

  • Tropical
  • Restricted distribution
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Bigfin snake eel is known from West Pacific as a fish. The largest recorded length is 92 cm.

Maximum length
92 cm
Distribution
West Pacific; restricted.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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