Callechelys marmorata (Bleeker, 1853)

Marbled snake eel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Ophichthidae \| Ophichthinae
Synonyms	Dalophis marmorata, Ophichthys marmoratus, Callechelys guichenoti, ... more
Common names	Marbled snake-eel, Anguille-serpent marbrée, Hadař mramorovaný, ... more

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Main reference

McCosker, J.E. 1998. (Ref. 27478)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 87.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 37 m (Ref. 27478)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 16°N - 32°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea (Ref. 33390) and East Africa to the Society Islands, north to Taiwan (Ref. 48448).
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Short description

Yellowish white, speckled and spotted with darker coalescing spots (Ref. 3972).

Inhabits shallow areas, beneath loose gravel and sand (Ref. 1602). Encountered only through the use of ichthyocides (Ref. 1602). Usually collected from over sand or sand and rock bottoms using ichthyocides from tide pools depths to 37 m (Ref. 27478).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (40 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

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