Ilyophis Nigeli
📖 Overview
Ilyophis Nigeli (Ilyophis nigeli), first described by Shcherbachev & Sulak, 1997 is a large fish in the family Synaphobranchidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 51.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 700 to 1800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Ilyophis Nigeli is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 700 - 1800 m . Deep-water; 44°N - 35°N Northwest Pacific: off Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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