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Brachysomophis snake eel species

Characteristics

  • Usually occurs singly.
  • Often hides in sand with only head exposed. Will dive into sand when disturbed.

Description

  • Head can be any shade from dark grey to white.
  • May have dark dots on head.
  • Mouth large, with extremely shark and jagged teeth.

Common Name: Brachysomophis snake eel species

Family Common Name: Snake Eels

Family: Ophichthidae

Scientific Name: Brachysomophis spp.___

Genus: Brachysomophis

Maximum Length: Not Applicable

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未評估
Not Evaluated (ne)
數據缺乏
Data Deficient (dd)
無危
Least Concern (lc)
近危
Near Threatened (nt)
易危
Vulnerable (vu)
瀕危
Endangered (en)
極危
Critically Endangered (cr)
絕滅
Extinct (ex)
Brachysomophis snake eel species

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