Mauritanian shortface eel
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelf on muddy substrates. Feeds on small annelids, bivalves and crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mauritanian shortface eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 1000 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small annelids, bivalves and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mauritanian Mud Eel · Mauritanian Short-faced Eel · Mauritanian Shortface Eel |
| 🌍CES | úhořovník mauritánský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophisichthys dubius | Osório | 1917 | Synonym |
| Pantaurichthys mauritanicus | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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