Brachysomophis porphyreus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Ophichthidae |
| Genus: | Brachysomophis |
| Species: | B. porphyreus
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Brachysomophis porphyreus is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[2] It was described by Coenraad Jacob Temminck and Hermann Schlegel in 1846.[3] It is a marine, temperate water-dwelling eel which is known from the northwestern Pacific Ocean, including Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea. It is known to dwell at a depth of 20 metres, and makes burrows in mud, nearly deep enough to cover itself completely. Males can reach a maximum total length of 130 centimetres.[2]
The species epithet "porphyreus" refers to the purple colouring of living specimens.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Synonyms of Brachysomophis porphyreus at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b c Brachysomophis porphyreus at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Temminck, C. J. and H. Schlegel, 1846 [ref. 4374] See Temminck & Schlegel 1843 [ref. 4370]. Parts 10-14: 173-269
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