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Dusky Snake Eel

Ophichthus cylindroideus (Ranzani 1839)

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Found on soft bottoms of shelf waters (Ref. 5217). Largest specimen examined was 93.3 cm TL, a 100 cm TL specimen was reported (Ref. 54133).
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Dusky snake eel

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The dusky snake eel (Ophichthus cylindroideus, also known as the tentacle-nose eel[2]) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[3] It was described by Camillo Ranzani in 1839. It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the western Atlantic Ocean, including Cuba and Brazil.[3]

References

  1. ^ Synonyms of Ophichthus cylindroideus at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ Common names for Ophichthus cylindroideus at www.fishbase.org.
  3. ^ a b Ophichthus cylindroideus at www.fishbase.org.
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Dusky snake eel: Brief Summary

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The dusky snake eel (Ophichthus cylindroideus, also known as the tentacle-nose eel) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by Camillo Ranzani in 1839. It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the western Atlantic Ocean, including Cuba and Brazil.

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