Gnathophis Parini
📖 Overview
Gnathophis Parini (Gnathophis parini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 227 - 242; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 177 - 204; Vertebrae: 146 - 147. Median fins with light margins; all lateral line pores (except for the 2nd) on the ventral margin of the canal; dorsal fin origin posterior to the bases of the pectorals, its origin above the 12th pore of the lateral line; lateral line system: supraorbital 5, infraorbital 7, postorbital 2, preopercular-mandibular 9, occipital commissure 3 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gnathophis Parini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 560 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Sala y Gomez Ridge and Juan Fernandez.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnatophis parini | Karmovskaya | 1990 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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