Smallfish snake-eel
📖 Overview
Smallfish snake-eel (Quassiremus nothochir), first described by Gilbert, 1890 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 70.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 20 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 Smallfish snake-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical; 26°N - 8°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Red-saddled Snake Eel · redsaddled snake eel · Smallfish Snake Eel · Smallfish snake-eel |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | tieso bisagra · Tieso pequeño |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophichthys nothochir | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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