Ophichthus Congroides
📖 Overview
Ophichthus Congroides (Ophichthus congroides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 52.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 204 - 208. This moderately elongate species of Ophichthus, subgenus Coecilophis is distinguished by the following characters: tail 60-63% and head 8.3-8.4% of TL; origin of dorsal-fin above mid-pectoral fin; elongate and lanceolate pectoral fins; posterior nostril opens within outer lip, with a small anterior flap; small head pores but apparent, SO 1+4, IO 4+2-3, POM 2+6; small, conical and numerous teeth, biserial anteriorly and uniserial posteriorly on vomer, biserial on maxillary and partially biserial on mandible; color uniform brown-gray, paler on ventral and dorsal surfaces, fins pale; mean vertebral formula 21/76/206, total vertebrae 204-208 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ophichthus Congroides is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ophichthus Congroides is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ophichthus Congroides is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 300 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: off Tuamotu Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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