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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Coloconger Saldanhai

Coloconger saldanhai Quéro, 2001
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Max Length
29.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Coloconger Saldanhai (Coloconger saldanhai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Colocongridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Coloconger saldanhai
Authority
Quéro, 2001
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
29.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coloconger Saldanhai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coloconger Saldanhai 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 580 - ? m . Tropical Central Pacific: New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
29.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Quéro, 2001

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