Umbrella conger
📖 Overview
Umbrella conger (Gnathophis umbrellabius), first described by Whitley, 1948 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 45.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 12 to 366 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Umbrella conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 366 m . Tropical Southwest Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fringe-nosed Conger-eel · Umbrella Conger |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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