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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Pelagic worm eel

Neenchelys pelagica Ho, McCosker & Smith, 2015
Max Length
39.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pelagic worm eel (Neenchelys pelagica) 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 39.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Neenchelys pelagica
Authority
Ho, McCosker & Smith, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
39.2 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pelagic worm eel is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pelagic worm eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pelagic worm eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pelagic worm eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan, South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
39.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ho, McCosker & Smith, 2015

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