Gnathophis Asanoi
📖 Overview
Gnathophis Asanoi (Gnathophis asanoi), first described by Karmovskaya, 2004 is a medium-sized fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 35.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 280 to 440 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 239; Anal soft rays: 159; Vertebrae: 139 - 140. Diagnosis: Fins are light; ray bases are dark. Canal of second lateral line pore elevated, while pores above the pectoral fin are not. Vertebrae 139-140; trunk vertebrae 41-42. Lateral line pores to anus 34-35. Supraorbital canal 6; suborbital canal 7; preoperculomandibular canal 10; occipital commissure 3. Swim bladder do not reach the anus. Gastrointestinal tract light .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gnathophis Asanoi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 280 - 440 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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