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Scolecenchelys acutirostris (Weber & de Beaufort, 1916) Sharpnose worm eel |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Description: Characterized by pale grey to whitish color; head length 9-10 in TL; body depth 40-48 in TL; origin of dorsal fin above anus; dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal fin; no pectoral fins; pointed snout projecting beyond lower jaw; small eye about midway between snout tip and rear corner of mouth; small gill opening below midlateral position; jaw teeth small and conical in narrow bands in jaws and on vomer (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand bottoms near reefs (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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