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Ophichthidae (Snake eels) > Ophichthinae
Etymology: Hemerorhinus: Greek, hemeris, -idos = oak + Greek, rhinos = nose.
Eponymy: Lieutenant Cornelis E Hoorens van Heyningen was an officer aboard the ‘Siboga’ during the expedition led by Weber (1899–1900) that collected the holotype. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Weber.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 69 - 91 m (Ref. 40911). Tropical
Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 11.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 90102)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Body shape (shape guide): eel-like; Cross section: circular.
Found in sand bottoms (Ref 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Smith, D.G. and J.E. McCosker, 1997. Ophichthidae. Snake eels, worm eels. p. 1662-1669. In K.E. Carpenter and V.H. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the WCP. Vol. 3. Batoid fishes, chimaeras and bony fishes part 1 (Elopidae to Linophrynidae). FAO, Rome. (Ref. 39782)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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