Pacific worm eel
📖 Overview
Found in tide pools and on shallow muddy and sandy bottoms. Benthic but not burrowing (Ref 35581). Young are attracted to lights at sea surface. Adults may often be observed near the surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 344; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 256; Vertebrae: 146 - 155. Branchiostegal rays: 49.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific worm eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific worm eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 15 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 98 records indexed .
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