Ariosoma Ophidiophthalmus
📖 Overview
Ariosoma Ophidiophthalmus (Ariosoma ophidiophthalmus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 181 - 192; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 142 - 152; Vertebrae: 150 - 153. Edges of unpaired fins dark, pectoral fins light. Branchial chamber light. Eyes round, pupils narrow and vertical. Dorsal fin originates slightly anterior to the insertions of the pectorals.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ariosoma Ophidiophthalmus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 115 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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