Yellow snake eel
📖 Overview
Yellow snake eel (Ophichthus zophochir) 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 98 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 110 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 149 - 162. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow snake eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 110 m . Subtropical north of Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
clams and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | yellow snake eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař chamenský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falsa-moréia-latina |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Anguila amarilla · tieso amarillo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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