Johnston snake-eel
📖 Overview
Feeds small fishes, crabs, and prawns . Benthic . Inhabits sand bottoms among coral reefs in 2-23 m.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0; Vertebrae: 153 - 159. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Johnston snake-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 35 m . Tropical; 28°N - 18°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Johnston Snake Eel · Johnston snake-eel · Johnston's Snake Eel · Peppered Worm Eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař johnstonský |
| 🌍TAH | Puhi houone |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muraenichthys johnstonensis | Schultz & Woods | 1949 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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