Deathbanded snakeeel
📖 Overview
Deathbanded snakeeel (Ophichthus frontalis), first described by Garman, 1899 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 86.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 35 to 760 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 143 - 155. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deathbanded snakeeel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 760 m . Tropical; 32°N - 10°N Central Pacific: central Gulf of California to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Death-banded Snake Eel · Death-banded snake-eel · deathbanded snake eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař sedlatý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falsa-moréia-de-listras-desbotadas |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | tieso funebre · Tieso mortuorio |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophichthys frontalis | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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