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:

• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Superclass : Gnathostomata
• Class : Actinopterygii
• Order : Anguilliformes
• Family : Ophichthidae
• Genus : Bascanichthys
• Species : Bascanichthys myersi^[8][9]

References

1. Synonyms of Bascanichthys myersi at www.fishbase.org.
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.