Freckled garden eel
📖 Overview
Freckled garden eel (Gorgasia naeocepaea) 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 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 24 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
Vertebrae: 171 - 177. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freckled garden eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Freckled garden eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Freckled garden eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 24 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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