Punctuated snake-eel
Ophichthus remiger
Category: Reef Fish
IUCN Conservation Status: LC - Least Concern - species is widespread and abundant, not currently at risk of extinction
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Teleostei
- Order
- Anguilliformes
- Family
- Ophichthidae
- Genus
- Ophichthus
Where to Find
Found in 3 diving areas across 3 countries and 2 regions.
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica - 14 records
- Isla de la Plata, Ecuador - 4 records
- Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru - 7 records