Dubious conger
📖 Overview
Dubious conger (Bathycongrus dubius), first described by Breder, 1927 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 44.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 128 to 886 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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
Vertebrae: 120 - 145. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dubious conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 128 - 886 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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