Pisodonophis hijala

Pisodonophis hijala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Ophichthidae
Genus: Pisodonophis
Species:
P. hijala
Binomial name
Pisodonophis hijala
(Hamilton, 1822)
Synonyms[1]
  • Ophisurus hijala Hamilton, 1822

Pisodonophis hijala is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[2] It was described by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton in 1822, originally under the genus Ophisurus.[3] It is a marine, tropical eel which is known from the Indo-Pacific.[2]

References

  1. ^ Synonyms of Pisodonophis hijala at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ a b Pisodonophis hijala at www.fishbase.org.
  3. ^ Hamilton, F., 1822 [ref. 2031] An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges and its branches. Edinburgh & London. i-vii + 1-405, Pls. 1-39.


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