Convict snake eel
📖 Overview
Convict snake eel (Leiuranus versicolor), first described by Richardson, 1848 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 75.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 18 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Adults become banded with a thin white bar in the middle of each band. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Convict snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 18 m . Tropical; 8°N - 6°N Pacific Ocean: Palau (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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