Slender finless eel
📖 Overview
Slender finless eel (Apterichtus anguiformis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 49.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 250 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 150 - 157. This species is distinguished by the following characters: tail 1.8-2.0 in TL; head 14-16 in TL; body depth 59-100 in TL; preopercular pores 3; supratemporal canal with 3 pores; conical teeth, uniserial on jaws and vomer; vomerine teeth 2-4; coloration reddish or brownish, tip of jaws black, belly whitish; sometimes a large number of small darker patches on back and upper side; MVF 73-154, total vertebrae 150-157(n=8). .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender finless eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slender finless eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 250 m . Subtropical; 45°N - 20°N, 26°W - 17°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender finless eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař kapverdský |
| 🌍ELL | Απτέρυγο χέλι |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | nauhakäärmeankerias |
| 🇫🇷French | Anguille-serpent à bouche noire |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Slanke-slangenaal |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Змеевидная верма |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Anguilita manchada · Tieso delgado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apterichthus anguiformis | Peters | 1877 | Synonym |
| Ophichthys anguiformis | Peters | 1877 | Synonym |
| Sphagebranchus anguiformis | Peters | 1877 | Synonym |
| Verma anguiformis | Peters | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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