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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Bathycongrus Polyporus

Bathycongrus polyporus Smith & Kanazawa, 1977
Max Length
43 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
439–549 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Bathycongrus Polyporus (Bathycongrus polyporus) 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 43 cm. It occurs at depths between 439 and 549 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.

Scientific Name
Bathycongrus polyporus
Authority
Smith & Kanazawa, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
43 cm
Depth Range
439–549 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Anguilliformes
Anguilliformes
Family
Congridae
Congridae
Genus
Bathycongrus
Bathycongrus
Species
Bathycongrus Polyporus
Bathycongrus polyporus

🐟 Physical Description

This is the only species with 3 supratemporal pores. Head length is less than that of other species, and the mouth is more nearly terminal.: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bathycongrus Polyporus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bathycongrus Polyporus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bathycongrus Polyporus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 439 - 549 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Straits of Florida and north coast of Cuba.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
43cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Smith & Kanazawa, 1977

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES úhořovec bahamský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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