Snyderidia Canina
📖 Overview
Snyderidia Canina (Snyderidia canina), first described by Gilbert, 1905 is a medium-sized fish in the family Carapidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 26.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 110 to 1762 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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
Eel-like, moderate to relatively deep body depth; dorsal-fin origin anterior to anal-fin origin; dorsal and anal fin radials elongate and frail; swim bladder small, not filling visceral cavity and not reaching past anus; lacking rockerbone, cardiform teeth and intrinsic swim bladder constrictions or tunic ridges .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Snyderidia Canina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 110 - 1762 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyderidia bathrops | Robins & Nielsen | 1970 | Synonym |
| Snyderidia bothops | Robins & Nielsen | 1970 | Synonym |
| Snyderidia bothrops | Robins & Nielsen | 1970 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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