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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Evermann's snake eel

Ophichthus lithinus Jordan & Richardson, 1908
Max Length
148 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Evermann's snake eel (Ophichthus lithinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 148 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ophichthus lithinus
Authority
Jordan & Richardson, 1908
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
148 cm
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Evermann's snake eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Evermann's snake eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Evermann's snake eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical West Pacific: Taiwan, the Philippines, northern Australia, India, and Myanmar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.2±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
148cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
64.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Richardson, 1908

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