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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Congriscus Marquesaensis

Congriscus marquesaensis Karmovskaya, 2004
Max Length
27.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Congriscus Marquesaensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Congriscus marquesaensis
Authority
Karmovskaya, 2004
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
27.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Congriscus
Congriscus
Species
Congriscus Marquesaensis
Congriscus marquesaensis

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 158 - 164. Diagnosis: Body coloration light brown; a black spot in front of the pectoral fin. Dorsal fin originates directly behind the base of pectoral fins. Pectoral fins 34-45% of head length. Vertebrae 158-164; trunk vertebrae 55-59. Lateral line pores to anus 47-49. Supraorbital canal 6; suborbital canal 9; preoperculomandibular canal 11; occipital commissure 3 .: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Congriscus Marquesaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Congriscus Marquesaensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Congriscus Marquesaensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 408 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
27.3cm
Vertebrae
161

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Karmovskaya, 2004

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