Finned worm eel
📖 Overview
Finned worm eel (Echelus uropterus), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 60.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 152 - 162. Only worm eel in the region with pectoral fins .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Finned worm eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 32°N - 18°S East Africa to Society Islands, north to southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conger uropterus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
| Myrophis uropterus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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