Ophichthus hirritus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[1] It was described by John E. McCosker in 2010.[2] It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel which is known from the Seychelles Islands, in the western Indian Ocean. It is known to dwell at a depth of 600 metres (2,000 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 52.8 centimetres (20.8 in), while females can reach a maximum TL of 53.4 centimetres (21.0 in).[1]
The species epithet "hirritus" means "to snarl like a dog" in Latin, and refers to the eel's facial structure.[1]
Ophichthus hirritus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by John E. McCosker in 2010. It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel which is known from the Seychelles Islands, in the western Indian Ocean. It is known to dwell at a depth of 600 metres (2,000 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 52.8 centimetres (20.8 in), while females can reach a maximum TL of 53.4 centimetres (21.0 in).
The species epithet "hirritus" means "to snarl like a dog" in Latin, and refers to the eel's facial structure.
Ophichthus hirritus Ophichthus generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Ophichthidae familian sailkatzen da.
Ophichthus hirritus Ophichthus generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Ophichthidae familian sailkatzen da.
Ophichthus hirritus is een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie van de slangalen (Ophichthidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 2010 door McCosker.
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