Longtrunk conger
📖 Overview
Longtrunk conger (Ariosoma anale), first described by Poey, 1860 is a medium-sized fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 36.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 11 to 63 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Eye large; preanal lateral line pores 59; dorsal and anal fins with black margin . No pores behind eye .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longtrunk conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 11 - 63 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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