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Ophichthidae

shorthead snake-eel

Ophichthus marginatus

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
47 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Aldabra to Inhaca, Mozambique. Once reported from Knysna, but the specimen cannot be found (Ref. 3972 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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