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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Nichols' worm eel

Scolecenchelys nicholsarum Waite, 1904
Max Length
23.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Nichols' worm eel (Scolecenchelys nicholsarum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scolecenchelys nicholsarum
Authority
Waite, 1904
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nichols' worm eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nichols' worm eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nichols' worm eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 25 m . Subtropical; 28°S - 33°S Southwest Pacific: Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00076 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
23.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Waite, 1904

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