Narrow Worm Eel
📖 Overview
Narrow Worm Eel (Scolecenchelys macroptera), first described by (Bleeker, 1857) is a medium-sized fish in the family Ophichthidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 27.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 33 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
Physical description for Narrow Worm Eel is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Narrow Worm Eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Narrow Worm Eel is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Narrow Worm Eel · Slender Snake Eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař velkoploutvý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurimimizuanago · クリミミズアナゴ |
| 🌍TAH | Puhi houone |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大鰭蠕蛇鰻 · 硬骨仔 · 硬骨篡 · 篡仔 · 鰻仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echidna uniformis | Seale | 1901 | Synonym |
| Muraenichthys macropterus | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Muraenichthys owstoni | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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