Submarine Snake-eel
📖 Overview
Submarine Snake-eel (Ophichthus arneutes), first described by McCosker & Rosenblatt, 1998 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 30.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 434 to 557 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 159. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Submarine Snake-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 434 - 557 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Submarine Snake-eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař hlubokomořský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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