African spoon-nose eel
📖 Overview
Inhabits lagoons and coastal waters , from near shore to 40 m . Burrows in sand or mud . Feeds on small fishes, crabs and shrimps .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Brownish dorsally, lighter below .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African spoon-nose eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 40 m , usually ? - 40 m . Tropical; - 23°S south to Walvis Bay, Namibia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, crabs and shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophichthys rostellatus | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
| Ophisurus rostellatus | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 666 records indexed .
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