Dalophis Cephalopeltis
📖 Overview
Dalophis Cephalopeltis (Dalophis cephalopeltis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 53.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Very similar to D. boulengeri. Dorsal origin very near behind gill slits (predorsal length 7.2-9.8% LT). Lateral line pores 73-80 before anus. Vertebrae: 184-191. Brown olive dorsal, whitish yellow ventral.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dalophis Cephalopeltis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dalophis Cephalopeltis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dalophis Cephalopeltis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hadař štítohlavý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caecula cephalopeltis | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Ophichthys buettikoferi | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Ophichthys buttikoferi | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Sphagebranchus cephalopeltis | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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