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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Coloconger Cadenati

Coloconger cadenati Kanazawa, 1961
Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
270–600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Coloconger Cadenati (Coloconger cadenati) is a ray-finned fish of the family Colocongridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 90 cm. It occurs at depths between 270 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Coloconger cadenati
Authority
Kanazawa, 1961
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
90 cm
Depth Range
270–600 m
Latitude
17°S – 14°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coloconger Cadenati is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 270 - 600 m . Deep-water; 14°N - 17°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.001 × L3.21 (TL)
Max TL
90cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
14°N – 17°S
Described By
Kanazawa, 1961

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hadoun Cadenatův

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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