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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Small-fin worm eel

Neenchelys microtretus Bamber, 1915
Max Length
18.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Small-fin worm eel (Neenchelys microtretus) 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 18.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neenchelys microtretus
Authority
Bamber, 1915
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Small-fin worm eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Small-fin worm eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Small-fin worm eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Indian Ocean: Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
18.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Bamber, 1915

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