Congo dentex
📖 Overview
Inhabits various types of bottoms on the continental shelf and upper slope, down to at least 200 m, older individuals occurring at greater depths. Feeds mainly on fish, and to a lesser extent, on tunicates and mollusks . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Congo dentex is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congo dentex is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 130 - 400 m , usually 150 - 200 m . Deep-water; 15°N - 13°S
🌿 Ecology
fish, and to a lesser extent, on tunicates and mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Congo dentex |
| 🌍CES | zubatec konžský |
| 🇫🇷French | Denté Congolais |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Dentón Congolés |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 剛果牙鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 686 records indexed .
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