Panamic cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Panamic cusk-eel (Lepophidium hubbsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 73 and 209 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 128 - 134; Anal soft rays: 108 - 113; Vertebrae: 71 - 73. This species have the following characteristics: pyloric caeca usually 4-8 in 2 whorls, typically 2-3 in first 2 whorls and 1in third; usually 3 rudimentary gill rakers on the upper arm of the first arch and 5-7 developed rakers on lower arm, 1-6 rudimentary rakers anteriorly on the lower arm; total gill rakers 9-14; dorsal-fin origin between neural spines 3-4; roof of mouth posterior to the palatine and vomerine tooth patches blackish, also the gill bars, upper pharyngeal region, esophagus, caeca, and anterior part of the intestine; pectoral fins dusky; dorsal and anal fins have a dark edge; males have the anterior rib thickened .: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Panamic cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Panamic cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Panamic cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 209 m . Tropical; 10°N - 4°N, 84°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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