Ophichthus Brachynotopterus
📖 Overview
Ophichthus Brachynotopterus (Ophichthus brachynotopterus), first described by Karrer, 1983 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 46.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 355 to 580 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: 178. Similar dentition with O. aphotistos, but this species has a more irregular biserial dentition, a much larger eye, a more posterior dorsal fin origin, above 27th-31st vertebrae, and has more vertebrae, 178 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ophichthus Brachynotopterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 355 - 580 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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