Shorttailed shortfaced eel
📖 Overview
Shorttailed shortfaced eel (Pythonichthys microphthalmus), first described by Regan, 1912 is a large fish in the family Heterenchelyidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 50.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 40 to 150 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shorttailed shortfaced eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 150 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Short-faced Mud Eel · Short-tailed Short-faced Eel · Shorttailed Shortfaced Eel |
| 🌍CES | úhořovník drobnooký |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heterenchelys microphthalmus | Regan | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 217 records indexed .
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