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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Angler snake eel

Glenoglossa wassi McCosker, 1982
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
25–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Angler snake eel is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Glenoglossa wassi
Authority
McCosker, 1982
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
25–40 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Glenoglossa
Glenoglossa
Species
Angler snake eel
Glenoglossa wassi

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Angler snake eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Angler snake eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Angler snake eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 40 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: American Samoa and Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McCosker, 1982

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