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Derby Snake Eel

Ophichthus rutidoderma (Bleeker 1852)

Diagnostic Description

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Similar in to O. aphotistos in dorsal fin origin, above 16th vertebra and biserial dentition, but is more elongated and has more vertebrae, 197-199 (Ref. 40865).
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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Morphology

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Vertebrae: 197 - 199
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Trophic Strategy

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Burrowing species of inshore waters (Ref. 75154).
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Pascualita Sa-a
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Biology

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Found in shallow water (Ref. 40865). Probably spends most of the day in a burrow along the river bank and forages actively at night for small fishes (Ref. 12693); in soft bottom (Ref. 7300).
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