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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Flatnose xenocongrid eel

Chilorhinus platyrhynchus Norman, 1922
Max Length
18.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
7–200 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Flatnose xenocongrid eel (Chilorhinus platyrhynchus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 7 and 200 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
Chilorhinus platyrhynchus
Authority
Norman, 1922
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.5 cm
Depth Range
7–200 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 107 - 112. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flatnose xenocongrid eel is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Flatnose xenocongrid eel is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Flatnose xenocongrid eel is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 7 - 200 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
18.5cm
Vertebrae
110

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1922

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