Whitespotted garden eel
📖 Overview
Whitespotted garden eel (Gorgasia maculata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 70 cm. It occurs at depths between 25 and 48 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): 453 - 484; Anal soft rays: 248 - 301; Vertebrae: 167 - 178. Head with white blotches and white blotches along the lateral line. Body diameter to about 10 mm . : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespotted garden eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 25 - 48 m . Tropical West Pacific: Maldives to the Solomon Islands, north to the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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