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Scolecenchelys profundorum (McCosker & Parin, 1995) Deepwater worm eel |
| Family: | Ophichthidae (Snake eels), subfamily: Myrophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 33.43 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 310 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Nazca Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 162-162. This species of the Scolecenchelys gymnota species group is distinguished by the following set of characters: head 8.7 % TL; tail 52 % TL; uniserial teeth on jaws and vomer; horizontal distance between dorsal-fin origin and a vertical through mid-anus 51 % HL; predorsal vertebrae 75, preanal 68, total 162 (Ref. 104540). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||