Kbalan’s snake eel
📖 Overview
Kbalan’s snake eel (Ophichthus kbalanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 153. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: head 10.3% TL; tail 62.7% TL; dorsal-fin origin above about middle of pectoral fin; tip of lower jaw anterior to anterior-nostril base; two simple, distally pointed protrusions along upper lip; SO 1 + 4; POM 6 or 7 + 3; uniserial teeth on jaws and vomer but posterior ends of maxilla and anterior end of symphysis biserial; body dark; narrow dark margins on median fins, except the pale fin origins; 14 predorsal and 53 preanal lateral-line pores; VF 12-55-153 .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kbalan’s snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Chinese Taipei.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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