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Scolecenchelys chilensis

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Scolecenchelys chilensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Scolecenchelys
Species:
S. chilensis
Binomial name
Scolecenchelys chilensis
(McCosker, 1970)
Synonyms[1]
  • Muraenichthys chilensis McCosker, 1970

Scolecenchelys chilensis is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[2] It was described by John E. McCosker in 1970, originally under the genus Muraenichthys.[3] It is a marine, subtropical eel which is known from Desventuradas Island and Juan Fernández Island, in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It inhabits sand and debris found in between crevices and rocks. Males can reach a maximum standard length of 28.4 centimetres (11.2 in).[2]

References

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  1. ^ Synonyms of Scolecenchelys chilensis at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ a b Scolecenchelys chilensis at www.fishbase.org.
  3. ^ McCosker, J. E., 1970 (Oct.) [ref. 2931] A review of the eel genera Leptenchelys and Muraenichthys, with the descriptions of a new genus, Schismorhynchus, and a new species Muraenichthys chilensis. Pacific Science v. 24 (no. 4): 506-516.