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Ophichthidae

Longtailed sand-eel

Bascanichthys kirkii

Eel Reaching Fifty Four Centimeters

Brown
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Anguilliform
Large
Tropical fish

Longtailed sand-eel is a marine fish found around Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 54 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: True Eels
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Bascanichthys
Maximum length: 54 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Aden south to Natal, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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