Blackgut Conger
📖 Overview
Blackgut Conger (Gnathophis melanocoelus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackgut Conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackgut Conger is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackgut Conger is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 156 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackgut Conger |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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