Bascanichthys Fijiensis
📖 Overview
Bascanichthys Fijiensis (Bascanichthys fijiensis) 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 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following: tail slightly longer than head and trunk; differs from B. kabeyawan in having a less slender body, its depth 1.5% TL (vs. 1.1% TL in B. kabeyawan), upper jaw long, 23.3-24.7% HL (vs. 19.8% HL); uniserial teeth on maxilla (vs. uniserial on anterior third and biserial on posterior two-third); body distinctly red when fresh (vs. grayish black dorsally, pale ventrally) .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bascanichthys Fijiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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