Chiloconger Philippinensis
📖 Overview
Chiloconger Philippinensis (Chiloconger philippinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. It occurs at depths between 186 and 230 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 229 - 252; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 147 - 167; Vertebrae: 113 - 115. A small species distinguished by a short bluntly-rounded snout and large brown spot at origin of dorsal fin. Maxillary and mandibular teeth pointed or bluntly conical, close-set in outer series, biserial for the most of length of jaws. Intermaxillary teeth in two transverse rows. Pre-anal lateral line pores 36-39, predorsal length 18-19% TL, upper jaw 33-38% HL . Caudal fin reduced .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chiloconger Philippinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 186 - 230 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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