Ophichthus Tomioi
📖 Overview
Ophichthus Tomioi (Ophichthus tomioi) 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 44.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 423 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 166 - 189. This moderately elongate species of Ophichthus, subgenus Coecilophis is distinguished by the following characters: tail 59-62.5% and head 9.1-10% of total length; origin of dorsal-fin slightly ahead of end of pectoral filaments; pointed, elongate and filamentous pectoral fins, posterior nostril a hole in outer lip and covered by an anterior flap; large eye nearly equal to snout; minute head pores, SO 1+4, IO 4+2, POM 2+6-7; small, conical and numerous teeth, uniserial on vomer, regularly biserial and close set on maxillary and mandible; yellow in color, tan along mid-flanks, hindmost ventral surface of tail black; vertebral formula 16/62/169, total vertebrae 166-189 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ophichthus Tomioi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ophichthus Tomioi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ophichthus Tomioi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 300 - 423 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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