Conger Macrocephalus
📖 Overview
Conger Macrocephalus (Conger macrocephalus), first described by Kanazawa, 1958 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 80.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 203 to 329 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Conger Macrocephalus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 203 - 329 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blachea macrocephalus | Kanazawa | 1958 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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