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Ophichthus alleni
Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ophichthus alleni is an eel in the family Ophichthidae.[1] It was described by John E. McCosker in 2010.[2] It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel known from Australia, in the western Pacific Ocean. It dwells at a depth range of 115 to 200 m (377 to 656 ft). Females can reach a maximum total length of 76 cm (30 in).[1]
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Etymology
The species epithet alleni refers to Gerald R. Allen.[1][3]
References
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