McCosker's snake eel
📖 Overview
McCosker's snake eel (Ophichthus johnmccoskeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 156 - 158. This moderate-sized species is distinguished by the following characters: preanal length 2-6 in TL; DFO well behind the pectoral-fin tip; pectoral fin well developed and rounded; posterior nostril a hole in the upper lip opening towards the mouth and covered by a flap; single barbel between the anterior and posterior nostrils; teeth elongated, conical and sharp, vomerine teeth biserial anteriorly, multi- to triserial and biserial medially, and in a single row posteriorly, while maxillary teeth biserial anteriorly and triserial posteriorly, lower jaw teeth in a single row followed by biserial and triserial teeth posteriorly, tip of lower jaw toothless; vertebrae, predorsal 24, preanal 51-52, total 156-158 .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for McCosker's snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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