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Ophichthidae

Vulture sand eel

Ichthyapus vulturis

  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • Anguilliform
  • Large
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
60 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Mascarenes to Pitcairn (Ref. 41650 ), north to Japan, south to Australia; Palau in Micronesia. Eastern Pacific: Easter Island.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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