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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ophichthus Echeloides

Ophichthus echeloides Ancona, 1928
Max Length
51 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
276–300 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ophichthus Echeloides (Ophichthus echeloides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 51 cm. It occurs at depths between 276 and 300 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ophichthus echeloides
Authority
Ancona, 1928
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
51 cm
Depth Range
276–300 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ophichthus Echeloides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ophichthus Echeloides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ophichthus Echeloides is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 276 - 300 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aqaba and Red Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
51cm

🌡️ 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
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ancona, 1928

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