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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Curtain-nose worm eel

Muraenichthys velinasalis Hibino & Kimura, 2015
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Max Length
15.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
1–31 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Curtain-nose worm eel (Muraenichthys velinasalis) 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 15.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 31 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Muraenichthys velinasalis
Authority
Hibino & Kimura, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
15.8 cm
Depth Range
1–31 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Curtain-nose worm eel is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Curtain-nose worm eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 31 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
15.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hibino & Kimura, 2015

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