Leopard eel
📖 Overview
Leopard eel (Myrichthys pardalis) 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 64.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leopard eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leopard eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leopard eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 30°N - 3°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Leopard Eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař pardálí |
| 🇫🇷French | Serpentine léopard · Serpenton Léopard · Serpenton léopardo |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cobra-leopardo · Falsa-moréia-parda |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Carmelita · Tieso Leopardo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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