Yirrkala Ori
📖 Overview
Yirrkala Ori (Yirrkala ori) 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 43.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 149 - 152. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: head 6.2-6.7% TL; tail 50% TL; dorsal-fin origin nearly above gill openings; eye behind middle of upper jaw; supraorbital pores 4; teeth conical, minute, uniserial on jaws and vomer; colour yellowish, slightly darker dorsally; total vertebrae 149-152; mean vertebral formula 6.5-74-150 (n=4) .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yirrkala Ori is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yirrkala Ori is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yirrkala Ori is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 20 m . Subtropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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