Ophichthus Ishiyamorum
📖 Overview
Ophichthus Ishiyamorum (Ophichthus ishiyamorum) 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 43.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 258 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 130 - 132. This stout species of Ophichthus, subgenus Coecilophis is distinguished by the following characters: tail 52-55% and head 14-15% of total length; origin of dorsal-fin in front of pectoral-fin base; wedge-shaped pectoral fins; posterior nostril in upper lip is covered by a flap; inconspicuous head pores, SO 1+4, IO 4+2, POM 3+7-9; small, conical and widely-spaced teeth, nearly uniserial on vomer and jaws; uniform tan in color, fins pale; mean vertebral formula 15/50/131, total vertebrae 130-132 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ophichthus Ishiyamorum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ophichthus Ishiyamorum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ophichthus Ishiyamorum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 258 - 400 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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