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Myrophis
''Myrophis'' is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: * '' Myrophis anterodorsalis'' McCosker, E. B. Böhlke & J. E. Böhlke, 1989 (longfin worm eel) * '' Myrophis lepturus'' Kotthaus, 1968 * '' Myrophis microchir'' ( Bleeker, 1864) ( ordinary snake eel) * '' Myrophis platyrhynchus'' Breder, 1927 (Broadnose worm-eel) * '' Myrophis plumbeus'' (Cope, 1871) (Leaden worm-eel) * '' Myrophis punctatus'' Lütken, 1852 (Speckled worm-eel) * '' Myrophis vafer'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1883 (Pacific worm-eel) Former Species * ''Myrophis heterognathos'' (Bleeker, 1858) - valid as ''Gnathophis heterognathos ''Gnathophis heterognathos'' is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).
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Myrophis
''Myrophis'' is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: * '' Myrophis anterodorsalis'' McCosker, E. B. Böhlke & J. E. Böhlke, 1989 (longfin worm eel) * '' Myrophis lepturus'' Kotthaus, 1968 * '' Myrophis microchir'' ( Bleeker, 1864) ( ordinary snake eel) * '' Myrophis platyrhynchus'' Breder, 1927 (Broadnose worm-eel) * '' Myrophis plumbeus'' (Cope, 1871) (Leaden worm-eel) * '' Myrophis punctatus'' Lütken, 1852 (Speckled worm-eel) * '' Myrophis vafer'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1883 (Pacific worm-eel) Former Species * ''Myrophis heterognathos'' (Bleeker, 1858) - valid as ''Gnathophis heterognathos ''Gnathophis heterognathos'' is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).
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Myrophis Vafer
The Pacific worm eel (''Myrophis vafer'', also known commonly as the worm eel in the United KingdomCommon names of ''Myrophis vafer''
at www.fishbase.org.) is an in the family (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis vafer''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by

Ordinary Snake Eel
The ordinary snake eelCommon names of ''Myrophis microchir''
at www.fishbase.org. (''Myrophis microchir'') is an in the family (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis microchir''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by ...
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Myrophis Plumbeus
The leaden worm eelCommon names of ''Myrophis plumbeus''
at www.fishbase.org. (''Myrophis plumbeus'') is an in the family (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis plumbeus''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by

Myrophis Platyrhynchus
The Broadnose worm eelCommon names for ''Myrophis platyrhynchus''
at www.fishbase.org. (''Myrophis platyrhynchus'') is an in the family (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis platyrhynchus''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by

Myrophis Microchir
The ordinary snake eelCommon names of ''Myrophis microchir''
at www.fishbase.org. (''Myrophis microchir'') is an in the family (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis microchir''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by ...
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Myrophis Punctatus
The speckled worm-eel, '' Myrophis punctatus'', is a member of the Ophichthidae (snake eel) family. It was described by Christian Frederik Lütken in 1852. ''M. punctatus'' have brown bodies that are lighter on the ventral side than the dorsal side. The upper body is speckled with pepper-like black spots. The snout is pointed.McKee, David A. (2008) "Fishes of the Texas Laguna Madre: A Guide for Anglers and Naturalists, page 74. This species has regenerative powers. They grow to a maximum size of ."Myrophis punctatus" (eol.org/pages/207928/details) Habitat/Distribution Depth range 0.4m-750m Temperature range 6.975 oC – 27.717 oC The speckled worm eel is a benthic species. It lives in tropical marine and brackish habitats that range from seagrass beds and mangroves to offshore reefs. They are found in the Western Atlantic around the island of Bermuda and from North Carolina to Brazil and throughout the Gulf of Mexico, the West Indies, and the coast of Central America, and all ...
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Myrophis Anterodorsalis
The longfin worm eel (''Myrophis anterodorsalis'') is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis anterodorsalis''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by , and in 1989.McCosker, J. E., E. B. Böhlke and J. E. Böhlke, 1989 ef. 13288''Fami ...
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Myrophis Lepturus
''Myrophis lepturus'' is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).''Myrophis lepturus''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by in 1968.Kotthaus, A., 1968 ef. 2669''Fische des Indischen Ozeans.'' A. Systematischer Teil. III. Ostariophysi und Apodes. Meteor Forschungsergebnisse. Reihe D, Biologie No. 3: 14-56. It is a ,

Gnathophis Heterognathos
''Gnathophis heterognathos'' is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).''Gnathophis heterognathos''
at www.fishbase.org.
It was described by in 1858, originally under the genus ''''.Bleeker, P., 1858 ef. 16963''Vijfde bijdrage tot de kennis der ichthyologische fauna van Japan.'' Acta Societatis Regiae Scientiarum Indo-Neêrlandicae v. 5: 1-12, Pls. 1-3. It is a
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Ophichthidae
Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as the snake eels. The term "Ophichthidae" comes from Greek ''ophis'' ("serpent") and ''ichthys'' ("fish"). Snake eels are also burrowing eels. They are named for their physical appearance, as they have long, cylindrical, snake-like bodies. This family is found worldwide in tropical to warm temperate waters. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, from coastal shallows and even rivers, to depths below . Most species are bottom dwellers, hiding in mud or sand to capture their prey of crustaceans and small fish, but some are pelagic. These species range in total length from to or more. Many species lack fins altogether, improving their ability to burrow into the substrate like worms. They are often spotted or striped in colour, mimicking the appearance of venomous sea snakes to deter predators. Often, they are washed ashore by large storms. Genera Currently, 62 recognized genera are placed in this fami ...
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