Darked long-body snake eel
📖 Overview
Darked long-body snake eel (Ophichthus nguyenorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 97.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 190 - 196. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: snout rather pointed but occipital strongly convex (duck shaped); body with numerous longitudinal wrinkles, weak on posterior abdomen; head 5.4-6.2% TL; preanal length 31.4-33.5% TL; tail 66.5-68.6% TL; snout length 14.6-16.4% HL; one protrusion along upper lip (rarely 2 on one side); dorsal-fin origin slightly behind pectoral-fin tip; SO 1 + 3, POM 5 or 6 + 2; all teeth small and sharp; teeth on maxilla in one row anteriorly but increasing posteriorly; teeth on mandible biserial; dark body, usually including abdomen; dorsal fin darker with dark margin; anal fin initially pale but darkening towards tip; total vertebrae 190-196, MVF 15-62-192 .: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Darked long-body snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Vietnam.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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