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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ophichthus Manilensis

Ophichthus manilensis Herre, 1923
Max Length
67.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ophichthus Manilensis (Ophichthus manilensis) 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 67.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ophichthus manilensis
Authority
Herre, 1923
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
67.2 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ophichthus Manilensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ophichthus Manilensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ophichthus Manilensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
67.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Herre, 1923

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