Hawaiian garden eel
📖 Overview
Hawaiian garden eel (Gorgasia hawaiiensis) 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 59.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 11 and 53 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hawaiian garden eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 11 - 53 m . Tropical Central Pacific: probably restricted to the Hawaiian archipelago.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hawaiian Garden Eel |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec havajský |
| 🌍EST | Havai aedangerjas |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Enguia-de-jardim-havaiana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Anguila de Jardín Hawaiana |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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