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] | |
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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
- ↑ Synonyms of Bascanichthys myersi at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bascanichthys myersi at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ Herre, A. W. C. T., 1932 (7 Oct.) [ref. 10976] Five new Philippine fishes. Copeia 1932 (no. 3): 139-142.
- ↑ "Bascanichthys myersi". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)". Fish Base. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre, 1932)". Discover Life. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bascanichthys myersi 迈尔氏鞭鳗 (Also: Hadar myersuv)". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bascanichthys myersi (Herre 1932)". Fish Wise. Retrieved 9 October 2013.