Ophisurus macrorhynchos explained

Ophisurus macrorhynchos is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[1] It was described by Pieter Bleeker in 1853.[2] It is a marine, temperate water-dwelling eel which is known from the Indo-Western Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. Males can reach a maximum total length of 140cm (60inches), but more commonly reach a TL of 60cm (20inches).[1]

O. macrorhynchos is of commercial interest to fisheries.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Ophisurus-macrorhynchos.html Ophisurus macrorhynchos
  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.

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