Dalophis Multidentatus
📖 Overview
Dalophis Multidentatus (Dalophis multidentatus), first described by Blache & Bauchot, 1972 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 15.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dalophis Multidentatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 50 m. Deep-water known only from the holotype specimen collected off the mouth of the Saloum River, Senegal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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