Bullish conger
📖 Overview
Bullish conger (Bathycongrus bullisi) 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 39.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 366 and 475 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Mouth inferior; preanal lateral line pores 41-44; dorsal and anal fin rays segmented; vertical margins with black margin .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bullish conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 366 - 475 m . Deep-water; 31°N - 1°S, 98°W - 45°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bullish Conger |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec Bullisův |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | congrio disparatado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhechias bullisi | Smith & Kanazawa | 1977 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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