Rhinophichthus Penicillatus
📖 Overview
Rhinophichthus Penicillatus (Rhinophichthus penicillatus), first described by McCosker, 1999 is a large fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 45.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 435 to 435 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: 173. Pale-colored, slightly darker dorsally; pale fins. Large eyes. Origin of dorsal fin behind pectoral tips. Pectorals small and paddle-shaped. Small teeth, conical and uniserial. Mean vertebral formula 12-54-173. Tail 66-67% of total length.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinophichthus Penicillatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 435 - 435 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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