Brachysomophis Longipinnis
📖 Overview
Brachysomophis Longipinnis (Brachysomophis longipinnis) 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 42.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 129. Tail 45% and head 11.5% of TL; dorsal-fin origin well behind pectoral tips; pectoral fin spatulate, moderately elongate; snout short, center of eye in anterior 40% of upper jaw; cirri of labial fringe slender, elongate and unbranched; interorbital space and top of head flat, eyes not elevated; head pores small bust mostly visible; teeth conical; preserved specimen pale ventrally, slightly darker dorsally, fins unpigmented except dorsal with a thin dark margin .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brachysomophis Longipinnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brachysomophis Longipinnis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brachysomophis Longipinnis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 50 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Taiwan Strait, Formosa 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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