Ophichthus Exourus
📖 Overview
Ophichthus Exourus (Ophichthus exourus) 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 66.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 400 and 520 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 176 - 177. Similar in appearance to O. aphotistos but this species have a more posterior dorsal fin origin, above the 20th - 21st vertebrae, uniserial mandibular teeth, and more vertebrae, 176-177 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ophichthus Exourus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 400 - 520 m . Deep-water
🌿 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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