Hairy conger
📖 Overview
Hairy conger (Bassanago albescens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 100 cm. It occurs at depths between 270 and 1700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 276 - 300; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 183 - 213; Vertebrae: 168 - 172. Cream white . Brownish dorsally, lighter below, dorsal and anal fins with dark margin .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hairy conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 270 - 1700 m , usually ? - 458 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Patagonian region of Chile (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariosoma albescens | Barnard | 1923 | Synonym |
| Bathycongrus albescens | Barnard | 1923 | Synonym |
| Congermuraena albescens | Barnard | 1923 | Synonym |
| Pseudoxenomystax albescens | Barnard | 1923 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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