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Ophichthidae

Ophichthus asakusae

Ophichthus asakusae

Seventy Centimeters Ophichthid Fish from the Pacific Ocean

Temperate
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Anguilliform
Large
Temperate fish

Ophichthus asakusae is a marine fish found around Northwest Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 70 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: True Eels
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Ophichthus
Maximum length: 70 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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