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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Giant leptocephalus

Coloconger giganteus Castle, 1959
Max Length
46.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Giant leptocephalus (Coloconger giganteus) 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 46.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Coloconger giganteus
Authority
Castle, 1959
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
46.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Giant leptocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Giant leptocephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal. Deep-water central California to Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00107 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
46.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Castle, 1959

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