Duckbill conger
📖 Overview
Duckbill conger (Gavialiceps javanicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 89 cm. It occurs at depths between 560 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dark brown, the back is darker than the belly. Peritoneum, gill and mouth cavities are dark and show through the skin. Stomach is bright, does not reach above the anus, its length is 2.1 times the length of the head .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Duckbill conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 560 - 600 m . Deep-water West Pacific: Java, Indonesia and northwestern Australia.
🌿 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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