Klausewitz' garden eel
📖 Overview
Klausewitz' garden eel (Gorgasia klausewitzi) 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 75.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 170 and 225 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 516 - 520; Anal soft rays: 330 - 332; Vertebrae: 170 - 181. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Klausewitz' garden eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 170 - 225 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Andaman Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Klausewitz' Garden Eel |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec réunionský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Enguia-de-jardim-crioula |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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