Indifferent eel
📖 Overview
Indifferent eel (Ethadophis akkistikos), first described by McCosker & Böhlke, 1984 is a fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 55 to 58 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indifferent eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 55 - 58 m . Temperate Central Atlantic.
🌿 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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