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Paraletharchus opercularis (Myers & Wade, 1941) Pouch snake eel |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Ophichthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 64.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 170-180. Body cream to tan; with numerous brown spots. Spotted head and dorsal fin. Tubular anterior nostril. Suborbital pores three. Anal fin present. (Ref. 27478). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||