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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hoeven's snake eel

Pisodonophis hoevenii Bleeker, 1853
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hoeven's snake eel (Pisodonophis hoevenii) 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 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pisodonophis hoevenii
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hoeven's snake eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hoeven's snake eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hoeven's snake eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: known only from the 21.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00093 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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