Gnathophis Heterolinea
📖 Overview
Gnathophis Heterolinea (Gnathophis heterolinea), first described by Kotthaus, 1968 is a medium-sized fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 177 to 243 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gnathophis Heterolinea is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 177 - 243 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Off Mombasa, Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | úhořovec mombaský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemkea heterolinea | Kotthaus | 1968 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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