ギンアナゴ
📖 Overview
ギンアナゴ (Gnathophis heterognathos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 183 and 199 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 181 - 191; Anal soft rays: 128 - 132; Vertebrae: 121 - 131. Diagnosis: Unpaired fins with dark margins. Second lateral line pore and pores above the pectoral fin from 7th-8th to 11th-15th elevated. Vertebrae 121-131; trunk vertebrae 38-40. Lateral line pores to anus 30-33. Supraorbital canal 6; suborbital canal 8; preoperculomandibular canal 10; occipital commissure 3. Swim bladder reaches slightly behind the anus; stomach dark, while intestine and peritoneum are dark .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for ギンアナゴ is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 183 - 199 m . Temperate South China seas, including the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | úhořovec různočelistý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Gin-anago · ギンアナゴ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 은붕장어 |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 沙鰻 · 海鰻 · 異頜頜吻糯鰻 · 異頜頜吻鰻 · 穴子鰻 · 糯米鰻 · 臭腥鰻 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnathophis heterognathus | Bleeker, 1858-59 | - | Synonym |
| Myrophis heterognathos | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Myrophis heterognathus | Bleeker, 1858-59 | - | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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