Frillgill conger
📖 Overview
Frillgill conger (Blachea xenobranchialis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 47.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 348 and 385 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, 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 Frillgill conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Frillgill conger is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Frillgill conger is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 348 - 385 m . Tropical West Pacific: a new record for northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Frillgill Conger |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec mozambický |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kazarieraanago · カザリエラアナゴ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 外鰓懶糯鰻 · 奇鰓糯鰻 · 沙鰻 · 海鰻 · 穴子鰻 · 糯米鰻 · 臭腥鰻 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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