Key worm eel
📖 Overview
Key worm eel (Ahlia egmontis), first described by Jordan, 1884 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 43.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 37 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pale tan with scattered tiny spots. Mature individuals darker, with red-brown band at back of head. Dorsal fin origin above or behind anus .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Key worm eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 37 m . Tropical Northwest Atlantic: Canada.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Worm Eel · key worm eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař egmontský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Caramuru · Falsa-moréia-amarela |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Флоридская алия |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Safio Deilave · Tieso Amarillo · safío de llave · tieso de cayo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大眼阿爾鰻 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptocephalus crenatus | Strömman | 1896 | Synonym |
| Leptocephalus hexastigma | Regan | 1916 | Synonym |
| Leptocephalus humilis | Strömman | 1896 | Synonym |
| Myrophis egmontis | Jordan | 1884 | Synonym |
| Myrophis macrophthalmus | Parr | 1930 | Synonym |
| Myrophis microps | Parr | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 111 records indexed .
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