Callechelys bitaeniata
| Callechelys bitaeniata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Ophichthidae |
| Genus: | Callechelys |
| Species: | C. bitaeniata |
| Binomial name | |
| Callechelys bitaeniata (Peters, 1877) | |
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Callechelys bitaeniata is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by Wilhelm Peters in 1877. It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the western Indian Ocean, including Kenya, Mozambique and Seychelles. Males can reach a maximum total length of 82 centimetres.
The species epithet "bitaeniata" means "two-striped" in Latin. Due to its large distribution and lack of notable threats, the IUCN redlist currently lists the species as Least Concern.