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Ophichthidae (Snake eels) > Ophichthinae
Etymology: Cirricaecula: Latin, cirrus = curl fringe + latin, caeculus = blind (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Schultz.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ekologi
marina revassocierade. Tropical; 12°N - 11°N
Western Central Pacific: Rongerik Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Size / Vikt / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 40.0 cm hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 1602)
Short description
Bestämningsnycklar | Morfologi | Morfometri
Taggstrålar i ryggfenan (totalt) : 0; Mjukstrålar i ryggfenan (totalt) : 0; Taggstrålar i analfenan: 0; Mjukstrålar i analfenan: 0. This species is unique among ophichthids by its combination of no fins, a long and pointed upper snout, and cirri on the upper lips. TL to 40 cm.
Type specimens collected from the surge-washed sand patch at Rongerik Atoll (Ref. 1602).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Reproduktion | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larver
Myers, R.F., 1991. Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Verktyg
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.7500 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00089 (0.00039 - 0.00204), b=3.00 (2.80 - 3.20), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trofisk nivå (Ref.
69278): 3.6 ±0.6 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resiliens (Ref.
120179): Hög, lägsta populationsfördubblingstid mindre än 15 månader (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (13 of 100).