[4] It is a marine, subtropical eel which is known from Taiwan (from which its species epithet is derived) and southern Japan, in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

It is non-migratory, and dwells at a depth range of 14 to 22 metres (46 to 72 ft).

Males can reach a maximum total length of 74.1 centimetres (29.2 in).

It can be identified by the shape of its snout.

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