Gnathophis Neocaledoniensis
📖 Overview
Gnathophis Neocaledoniensis (Gnathophis neocaledoniensis), first described by Karmovskaya, 2004 is a medium-sized fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 18.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 295 to 580 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 219; Anal soft rays: 160; Vertebrae: 142 - 145. Diagnosis: Fins are light. The second pore of lateral line is elevated while the pores above the pectoral fin are not. Vertebrae 142-145; trunk vertebrae 45-47. Lateral line pores to vent 37-38. Supraorbital canal 6; suborbital canal 8; preoperculomandibular canal 10; occipital commissure 3. The stomach is light and peritoneum silvery .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gnathophis Neocaledoniensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 295 - 580 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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