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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Diminutive worm eel

Pseudomyrophis fugesae McCosker, Böhlke & Böhlke, 1989
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Diminutive worm eel (Pseudomyrophis fugesae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudomyrophis fugesae
Authority
McCosker, Böhlke & Böhlke, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diminutive worm eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Diminutive worm eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Diminutive worm eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
McCosker, Böhlke & Böhlke, 1989

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