Shorttail snake eel
📖 Overview
Burrows in sand or mud on the continental shelf from near shore to 35 m depth . Formerly Callechelys perryae. Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shorttail snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 35 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caecula pantherina | Cadenat | 1956 | Synonym |
| Callechelys guiniensis | Osório | 1893 | Synonym |
| Callechelys pantherina | Cadenat | 1956 | Synonym |
| Callechelys perryae | Storey | 1939 | Synonym |
| Ophichthus guineensis | Osório | 1893 | Synonym |
| Ophichthys guineensis | Osório | 1893 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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