The Broadnose worm eel[2] (Myrophis platyrhynchus) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[3] It was described by Charles Marcus Breder Jr. in 1927.[4] It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the western central Atlantic Ocean, including Bermuda, the Bahamas, Cuba, Lesser Antilles, Belize, and Brazil. It is known to dwell at a depth of 186 metres, and inhabits protected or semi-protected bays and tidal creeks. Males can reach a maximum total length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in).[3]
The Broadnose worm eel (Myrophis platyrhynchus) is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by Charles Marcus Breder Jr. in 1927. It is a tropical, marine eel which is known from the western central Atlantic Ocean, including Bermuda, the Bahamas, Cuba, Lesser Antilles, Belize, and Brazil. It is known to dwell at a depth of 186 metres, and inhabits protected or semi-protected bays and tidal creeks. Males can reach a maximum total length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in).
Myrophis platyrhynchus Myrophis generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Ophichthidae familian sailkatzen da.
Myrophis platyrhynchus Myrophis generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Ophichthidae familian sailkatzen da.
Myrophis platyrhynchus is een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie van slangalen (Ophichthidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1927 door Breder.
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