Gnathophis Johnsoni
📖 Overview
Gnathophis Johnsoni (Gnathophis johnsoni), first described by Prokofiev, Frable, Emelianova, Saveleva & Orlov, 2025 is a medium-sized fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 38.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 383 to 387 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 129 - 135. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: 129-135 vertebrae; elevated pores in the anterior portion of the body lateral line; 6 suborbital; 3 preopercular and 31-35 preanal pores; black-margined vertical fins; caudal fin black in distal half; black stomach; swim bladder extending far beyond anus .: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gnathophis Johnsoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 383 - 387 m . Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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