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Blind swamp eel (Ophisternon infernale) fish species information

Scientific Name
Ophisternon infernale

Common Name
Blind swamp eel

Biology
Adults inhabit cave systems (Ref. 27297). The male guards and builds nest or burrow (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Hubbs, 1938
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Spiny eels (Synbranchiformes)
Family
Swamp-eels (Synbranchidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Yucatan, Mexico.
Range
22°N - 19°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
3.24 s.e. 0.34 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (45 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Endangered (EN) (A1ac+2c, B1+2c)