Longfin worm eel
📖 Overview
Longfin worm eel (Myrophis anterodorsalis), first described by McCosker, Böhlke & Böhlke, 1989 is a fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 1 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pale yellow to tan with tiny dark spots on snout, nape and body above lateral line. Dorsal fin origin only 1-2 pectoral fin lengths behind gill opening .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin worm eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longfin Snake Eel · longfin worm eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař kartagenský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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