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Leptenchelys vermiformis Myers & Wade, 1941 Slender worm-eel |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica. | |||
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| Biology: | The only known specimen was obtained from dredging on mud bottoms at a depth of 20 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||