Flappy snake-eel
📖 Overview
Flappy snake-eel (Phyllophichthus xenodontus), first described by Gosline, 1951 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 42.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 8 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 157 - 179. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flappy snake-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 30 m . Tropical; 28°N - 18°S East Africa to Hawaii and the Society Islands; north to Ryukyu Islands; south to Australia; East Indies, from Christmas Island and Indonesia (Flores and Molucca Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | flappy snake eel · Flappy snake-eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař zubatý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Gettoumihebi · ゲットウウミヘビ |
| 🌍TAH | Puhi houone |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllophichthus macrurus | McKay | 1970 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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