Fringed cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Fringed cusk-eel (Lepophidium wileyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 60 and 402 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): 124 - 135; Anal soft rays: 105 - 117; Vertebrae: 70 - 75. This species is characterized by the following: fringed snout; average snout length 20.9% in HL; average bony interorbit distance 18.6% in HL; average lateral line length 91.5% in SL; average post orbital head length 20.7% in HL; average preanal distance 36.7% in SL; head and body color tan and without pattern; no white spot on symphyseal region of the snout .: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fringed cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fringed cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fringed cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 60 - 402 m , usually 200 - 300 m . Tropical; 26°N - 10°N, 95°W - 59°W northwest of the Yucatan Peninsula.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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