Lined conger
📖 Overview
Lined conger (Bathycongrus guttulatus) 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 41.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 270 and 1270 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lined conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 270 - 1270 m . Deep-water southwest Pacific and Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lined Conger |
| 🌍CES | Úhorovec teckovaný |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 小斑深海康吉鰻 · 小斑深海糯鰻 · 沙鰻 · 海鰻 · 穴子鰻 · 糯米鰻 · 臭腥鰻 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariosoma guttulata | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
| Bathycongrus gattulatus | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
| Bathycongrus roosendaali | Weber & de Beaufort | 1916 | Synonym |
| Bathycongrus stimpsoni | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Conger guttulata | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
| Congrellus guttulatus | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
| Congrellus roosendaali | Weber & de Beaufort | 1916 | Synonym |
| Congromuraena guttulata | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
| Leptocephalus aequoreus | - | - | Synonym |
| Rhechias guttulatus | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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