Neighbor conger
📖 Overview
Neighbor conger (Bathycongrus vicinalis), first described by Garman, 1899 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 46.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 101 to 503 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: 168 - 176. The only western Atlantic species with 33-38 lateral line pores . This species shows a wide range of variation and anomaly in the number and arrangement of head pores .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neighbor conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 101 - 503 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: eastern Gulf of Mexico to the mouth of the Amazon River, including the Bahamas and the West Indies.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhechias vicinalis | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Uroconger vicinalis | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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