Pisodonophis copelandi explained

Pisodonophis copelandi is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[1] It was described by Albert William Herre in 1953.[2] It is a marine, tropical eel which is known from the Philippines, in the western central Pacific Ocean. Males can reach a maximum standard length of 30.8cm (12.1inches).[1]

Named in honor of botanist Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964), who was a founder of the Philippine College of Agriculture.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=53857&genusname=Pisodonophis&speciesname=copelandi Pisodonophis copelandi
  2. Herre, A. W. C. T., 1953 [ref. 11046] Eight additions to the Philippine fish fauna, including three new species. Philippine Journal of Science v. 82 (no. 1): 9-14.
  3. Web site: Order ANGUILLIFORMES: Family OPHICHTHIDAE . 22 March 2021 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.

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