Copley's Wormfish
📖 Overview
Copley's Wormfish (Gunnellichthys copleyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microdesmidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Copley's Wormfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Copley's Wormfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Copley's Wormfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-lombriga-de-Copley |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragobioides copleyi | Smith | 1951 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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