Little conger eel
📖 Overview
Little conger eel (Gnathophis habenatus), first described by Richardson, 1848 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 43.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 130 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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
Vertebrae: 119 - 126. Olive dorsally, silvery on head, lighter ventrally. Dusky margin on median fins.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Little conger eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 130 m . Temperate West Pacific: South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariosoma habenata | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
| Congrus habenatus | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
| Poutawa habenata | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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