Many-teeth snake eel
📖 Overview
Many-teeth snake eel (Ophichthus multidentis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 69.6 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 162 - 164. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: head 8.0-8.8% TL; tail 56.8-58.8% TL; dorsal-fin origin behind pectoral-fin tip by 3.0 times the pectoral fin length; absence of protrusions along upper lip; SO 1 + 3; POM 5 or 6 + 2; teeth on maxilla in 4 irregular rows or 5 rows anteriorly and 4 rows posteriorly, teeth on vomer in up to 4 rows, teeth on dentary in 4 rows anteriorly, 3 rows posteriorly; body uniformly dark with creamy white median fins; 22-26 predorsal and 63-65 preanal lateral-line pores; total vertebrae 162-164, MVF 24-64-163 .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Many-teeth 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
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