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Cirrhimuraena playfairii (Günther, 1870) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 39 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Zanzibar, Tanzania to Kosi Bay, South Africa, including Aldabra Island (Ref. 3972), and Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 58302). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Olive brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 3972). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic but sometimes seen swimming at surface (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||