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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Umbrella conger

Gnathophis umbrellabius Whitley, 1948
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
12–366 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Umbrella conger is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gnathophis umbrellabius
Authority
Whitley, 1948
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Depth Range
12–366 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Umbrella conger is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Umbrella conger is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Umbrella conger is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 366 m . Tropical Southwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Whitley, 1948

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Fringe-nosed Conger-eel · Umbrella Conger

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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