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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Gnathophis Codoniphorus

Gnathophis codoniphorus Maul, 1972
Max Length
11.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Gnathophis Codoniphorus (Gnathophis codoniphorus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. 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.

Scientific Name
Gnathophis codoniphorus
Authority
Maul, 1972
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Anguilliformes
Anguilliformes
Family
Congridae
Congridae
Genus
Gnathophis
Gnathophis
Species
Gnathophis Codoniphorus
Gnathophis codoniphorus

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gnathophis Codoniphorus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gnathophis Codoniphorus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gnathophis Codoniphorus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 304 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic: Azorean slope (Meteor Seamount).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
11.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Maul, 1972

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES úhořovec azorský
🇫🇮Finnish azorienankerias

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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