Bascanichthys myersi

Bascanichthys myersi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Bascanichthys
Species: B. myersi
Binomial name
Bascanichthys myersi
(Herre, 1932)
Synonyms[1]
  • Callechelys myersi Herre, 1932

Bascanichthys myersi is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[2] It was described by Albert William Herre in 1932.[3] It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the western central Pacific Ocean, including Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, in the Philippines.[2][4]

Environment

The Bascanichthys myersi is known to be found in a marine environment[5] within a demersal depth range. This species is native to a tropical climate.[6]

Threats

The Bascanichthys myersi is recorded to not serve as any threat to humans. They are a harmless species.[7]

Classification

The taxonomic classification Bascanichthys myersi of the is as follows:

References

  1. Synonyms of Bascanichthys myersi at www.fishbase.org.
  2. 1 2 Bascanichthys myersi at www.fishbase.org.
  3. Herre, A. W. C. T., 1932 (7 Oct.) [ref. 10976] Five new Philippine fishes. Copeia 1932 (no. 3): 139-142.
  4. "Bascanichthys myersi". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  5. "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  6. "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)". Fish Base. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  7. "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)". Discover Life. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  8. "Bascanichthys myersi 迈尔氏鞭鳗 (Also: Hadar myersuv)". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  9. "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre 1932)". Fish Wise. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
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