Myrophis vafer Jordan & Gilbert 1883

Branchiostegal rays: 49.

Oviparous.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 344; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 256; Vertebrae: 146 - 155

Found in tide pools and on shallow muddy and sandy bottoms. Benthic but not burrowing (Ref 35581). Young are attracted to lights at sea surface. Adults may often be observed near the surface (Ref. 9328).