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Brachysomophis

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Brachysomophis
Brachysomophis henshawi in Panglao Island, Philippines
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Ophichthidae
Subfamily: Ophichthinae
Genus: Brachysomophis
Kaup, 1856
Type species
Brachysomophis horridus
Kaup, 1856[1]

Brachysomophis is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae.

Species

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There are currently 7 recognized species in this genus:

References

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  1. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Genera in the family Ophichthidae". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  2. ^ McCosker, J.E & Ho, H.-C. (2014): Redescription of the Sharp-fanged snake eel Brachysomophis longipinnis (Anguilliformes: Ophichthidae) from Taiwan. Platax, 11: 95-101.