Letharchus Aliculatus
📖 Overview
Letharchus Aliculatus (Letharchus aliculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 157 - 164. Brown or black head with white markings; cream-colored body and tail, with a broad mid-lateral stripe running the entire length of the body; white dorsal fin. No anal fin. Anterior nostril hole without raised rim. Suborbital pores 4 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Letharchus Aliculatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Letharchus Aliculatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Letharchus Aliculatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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