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Ophichthidae
Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as the snake eels. The term "Ophichthidae" comes from Greek ''ophis'' ("serpent") and ''ichthys'' ("fish"). Snake eels are also burrowing eels. They are named for their physical appearance, as they have long, cylindrical, snake-like bodies. This family is found worldwide in tropical to warm temperate waters. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, from coastal shallows and even rivers, to depths below . Most species are bottom dwellers, hiding in mud or sand to capture their prey of crustaceans and small fish, but some are pelagic. These species range in total length from to or more. Many species lack fins altogether, improving their ability to burrow into the substrate like worms. They are often spotted or striped in colour, mimicking the appearance of venomous sea snakes to deter predators. Often, they are washed ashore by large storms. Genera Currently, 62 recognized genera are placed in this fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrophinae
Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as the snake eels. The term "Ophichthidae" comes from Greek ''ophis'' ("serpent") and ''ichthys'' ("fish"). Snake eels are also burrowing eels. They are named for their physical appearance, as they have long, cylindrical, snake-like bodies. This family is found worldwide in tropical to warm temperate waters. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, from coastal shallows and even rivers, to depths below . Most species are bottom dwellers, hiding in mud or sand to capture their prey of crustaceans and small fish, but some are pelagic. These species range in total length from to or more. Many species lack fins altogether, improving their ability to burrow into the substrate like worms. They are often spotted or striped in colour, mimicking the appearance of venomous sea snakes to deter predators. Often, they are washed ashore by large storms. Genera Currently, 62 recognized genera are placed in this fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ophichthinae
Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as the snake eels. The term "Ophichthidae" comes from Greek ''ophis'' ("serpent") and ''ichthys'' ("fish"). Snake eels are also burrowing eels. They are named for their physical appearance, as they have long, cylindrical, snake-like bodies. This family is found worldwide in tropical to warm temperate waters. They inhabit a wide range of habitats, from coastal shallows and even rivers, to depths below . Most species are bottom dwellers, hiding in mud or sand to capture their prey of crustaceans and small fish, but some are pelagic. These species range in total length from to or more. Many species lack fins altogether, improving their ability to burrow into the substrate like worms. They are often spotted or striped in colour, mimicking the appearance of venomous sea snakes to deter predators. Often, they are washed ashore by large storms. Genera Currently, 62 recognized genera are placed in this fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neenchelys
''Neenchelys'' is a genus of snake eels native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. All species of Neenchelys have two rather than three preopercular pores (except for N. parvipectoralis which usually has one), a significant character among many species of ophichthids (McCosker 1977). Species There are currently 12 recognized species in this genus: * '' Neenchelys andamanensis'' Hibino, Satapoomin & Kimura, 2015 (Andaman worm eel) * '' Neenchelys buitendijki'' M. C. W. Weber & de Beaufort, 1916 (Fin-tail worm eel) * '' Neenchelys cheni'' ( J. S. T. F. Chen & H. T. C. Weng, 1967) (Chen's worm eel) * '' Neenchelys daedalus'' J. E. McCosker, 1982 (New Guinea worm eel) * '' Neenchelys diaphora'' H. C. Ho, J. E. McCosker & D. G. Smith, 2015 (Long-fin worm eel) * '' Neenchelys gracilis'' H. C. Ho & K. H. Loh, 2015 (Fringe-nose worm eel) * '' Neenchelys mccoskeri'' Hibino, H. C. Ho & Kimura Kimura (written: lit. "tree village") is the 17th most common Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scolecenchelys
''Scolecenchelys'' is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae. Species There are currently 21 recognized species in this genus: * '' Scolecenchelys acutirostris'' ( M. C. W. Weber & de Beaufort, 1916) (Sharp-nose worm eel) * '' Scolecenchelys aoki'' ( D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1901) (Misaki worm eel) * '' Scolecenchelys australis'' ( W. J. Macleay, 1881) (Short-fin worm eel) * '' Scolecenchelys brevicaudata'' Hibino & Kimura, 2015 (Short-tail worm eel) Hibino, Y. & Kimura, S. (2015): Revision of the ''Scolecenchelys gymnota'' species group with descriptions of two new species (Anguilliformes: Ophichthidae: Myrophinae). ''Ichthyological Research, 63 (1): 1-22.'' * '' Scolecenchelys breviceps'' ( Günther, 1876) (Short-headed worm eel) * '' Scolecenchelys castlei'' J. E. McCosker, 2006 (Deep-water bigeyed worm eel) * '' Scolecenchelys chilensis'' ( J. E. McCosker, 1970) (Chilean worm eel) * '' Scolecenchelys cookei'' ( Fowler, 1928) * '' Scolecenchelys fuscapenis'' J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sympenchelys
''Sympenchelys taiwanensis'', also known as the Taiwanese worm eel is a species of ophichthid fish found in Taiwan. This species is only known from northeastern and southwestern Taiwan. This species is the only member of its genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com .... References Ophichthidae Fish described in 2015 {{Ophichthidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skythrenchelys
''Skythrenchelys'' is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as the snake eels. The term "Ophichthidae" comes from Greek ''ophis'' ("serpent") and ''ichthys'' ("fish"). Snake eels are also burrowing eels. They are named for thei .... Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: * '' Skythrenchelys macrostoma'' ( Bleeker, 1864) (Large-mouth angry worm eel) Hibino, Y., McCosker, J.E. & Kimura, S. (2013): Redescription of a rare worm eel, ''Muraenichthys macrostomus'' Bleeker 1864, a senior synonym of ''Skythrenchelys lentiginosa'' Castle and McCosker 1999 (Anguilliformes: Ophichthidae, Myrophinae). ''Ichthyological Research, 60 (3): 227-231.'' * '' Skythrenchelys zabra'' Castle & J. E. McCosker, 1999 (Angry worm eel) References Ophichthidae {{Ophichthidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muraenichthys
''Muraenichthys'' is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae. Species There are currently 8 recognized species in this genus: * '' Muraenichthys gymnopterus'' ( Bleeker, 1853) * '' Muraenichthys hattae'' D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1901 * '' Muraenichthys malabonensis'' Herre, 1923 * '' Muraenichthys philippinensis'' L. P. Schultz & Woods, 1949 (Philippines worm eel) * '' Muraenichthys schultzei'' Bleeker, 1857 (Maimed worm eel) * '' Muraenichthys sibogae'' M. C. W. Weber & de Beaufort, 1916 (Siboga worm eel) * '' Muraenichthys thompsoni'' D. S. Jordan & R. E. Richardson, 1908 (Thompson's worm eel) * '' Muraenichthys velinasalis'' Hibino & Kimura Kimura (written: lit. "tree village") is the 17th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese novelist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese botanist *, Japanese idol and singer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanes ..., 2015 (Curtain-nose worm eel) References Ophichthidae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrophis
''Myrophis'' is a genus of eels in the snake eel family Ophichthidae. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: * '' Myrophis anterodorsalis'' McCosker, E. B. Böhlke & J. E. Böhlke, 1989 (longfin worm eel) * '' Myrophis lepturus'' Kotthaus, 1968 * '' Myrophis microchir'' ( Bleeker, 1864) ( ordinary snake eel) * '' Myrophis platyrhynchus'' Breder, 1927 (Broadnose worm-eel) * '' Myrophis plumbeus'' (Cope, 1871) (Leaden worm-eel) * '' Myrophis punctatus'' Lütken, 1852 (Speckled worm-eel) * '' Myrophis vafer'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1883 (Pacific worm-eel) Former Species * ''Myrophis heterognathos'' (Bleeker, 1858) - valid as ''Gnathophis heterognathos ''Gnathophis heterognathos'' is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenoglossa
''Glenoglossa wassi'' is a species of eel in the family Ophichthidae. It is the only member of its genus. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean in the vicinity of American Samoa American Samoa ( sm, Amerika Sāmoa, ; also ' or ') is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the island country of Samoa. Its location is centered on . It is east of the Internationa .... References * Ophichthidae Fish described in 1982 {{Ophichthidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixomyrophis
''Mixomyrophis'' is a genus of eel in the family Ophichthidae. It is known only from the Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea in the vicinity of Anguilla and Israel. Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: * '' Mixomyrophis longidorsalis'' Hibino, Kimura Kimura (written: lit. "tree village") is the 17th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese novelist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese botanist *, Japanese idol and singer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanes ... & Golani, 2014 (Red Sea worm eel) Hibino, Y., Kimura, S. & Golani, D. (2014): A new ophichthid species from the Red Sea of the genus ''Mixomyrophis'', formerly known as Atlantic genus. ''Ichthyological Research, 62 (2): 184-188.'' * '' Mixomyrophis pusillipinna'' J. E. McCosker, 1985 References Ophichthidae {{Ophichthidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pylorobranchus
''Pylorobranchus'' is a genus of worm eel known from the waters off of eastern Taiwan and from the Philippines. Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus: * ''Pylorobranchus hearstorum'' J. E. McCosker, 2014 (Gigantic worm eel) McCosker, J.E. (2014): A Gigantic Deepwater Worm Eel (Anguilliformes: Ophichthidae) from the Verde Island Passage, Philippine Archipelago. ''Pp. 333-340 in: Williams, G.C. & Gosliner, T.M. (eds.): The Coral Triangle. The 2011 Hearst Philippine Biodiversity Expedition, 2014: 1-592''. * ''Pylorobranchus hoi ''Pylorobranchus hoi'' is a species of worm eel known from the waters off of eastern Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northweste ...'' J. E. McCosker & H. M. Chen, 2012 Etymology The genus name is derived from the Greek ''pylorus'', meaning "gatekeeper" and ''branchos'' meaning "gill" in reference to a unique la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asarcenchelys
''Asarcenchelys longimanus'' is a species of eel in the family Ophichthidae. The only member of its genus, it is found in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean near Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... The common English name for this species is the emaciated worm eel. No threats are reported to affect the population of this species, and not enough information exists to determine whether or not ''A. longimanus'' is in danger of becoming an endangered species, and no conservation acts are taking place to conserve this species. ''A. longimanus'' lives in a marine environment within a tropical climate. References * Ophichthidae Fish described in 1985 {{Ophichthidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |