Echiodon Coheni
📖 Overview
Echiodon Coheni (Echiodon coheni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Carapidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 75 and 175 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Eel-like, shallow body depth; 1 to several symphyseal fangs on dentary and premaxilla; lacking cardiform teeth, pelvic fins, and swim bladder rocker bone; a patch of ridges posteriorly on the ventral surface of the swim bladder . Anal fin rays 52-54 in front of vertical through back of 30th vertebrae; precaudal vertebrae 18-19 . Pectoral fin rays 18; total nasal lamellae 24 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Echiodon Coheni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 75 - 175 m . Tropical Central Pacific (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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