Ichthyapus Keramanus
📖 Overview
Ichthyapus Keramanus (Ichthyapus keramanus), first described by Machida, Hashimoto & Yamakawa, 1997 is a fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 25 to 50 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ichthyapus Keramanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 50 m . Temperate known only from Kerama Island, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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