Muraenichthys gymnopterus explained

Muraenichthys gymnopterus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).^[1] It was described by Pieter Bleeker in 1853, originally under the genus Muraena.^[2] It is a marine, tropical eel which is known from the western Pacific Ocean, including China, Indonesia, and India. It inhabits rocky reefs in shallow, warm seas. Males can reach a maximum total length of 30cm (10inches).^[1]

The diet of M. gymnopterus consists of finfish and phytoplankton.^[3]

Notes and References

1. http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Muraenichthys-gymnopterus.html Muraenichthys gymnopterus
2. Bleeker, P., 1853-54 [ref. 339] Bijdrage tot de kennis der Muraenoïden en Symbranchoïden van den Indischen Archipel. Verhandelingen van het Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen. v. 25 (art. 5): 1-62+ 63-76.
3. http://www.fishbase.org/TrophicEco/FoodItemsList.php?vstockcode=15548&genus=Muraenichthys&species=gymnopterus Food items reported for Muraenichthys gymnopterus