Conger eel
📖 Overview
Conger eel (Bathycongrus thysanochilus), first described by Reid, 1934 is a fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 476 to 659 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Conger eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 476 - 659 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Cuba and Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | conger eel · Fringelip Conger |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec portorický |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Зубастая конгрина |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | congrina |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congrina thysanochila | Reid | 1934 | Synonym |
| Rhechias thysanochila | Reid | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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