Deepwater worm eel
📖 Overview
Deepwater worm eel (Scolecenchelys profundorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophichthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.4 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 162. This species of the Scolecenchelys gymnota species group is distinguished by the following set of characters: head 8.7 % TL; tail 52 % TL; uniserial teeth on jaws and vomer; horizontal distance between dorsal-fin origin and a vertical through mid-anus 51 % HL; predorsal vertebrae 75, preanal 68, total 162 .: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater worm eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 310 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Nazca Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deepwater Worm Eel |
| 🌍CES | hadař hlubinný |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muraenichthys profundorum | McCosker & Parin | 1995 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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