Gorgasia Thamani
📖 Overview
Gorgasia Thamani (Gorgasia thamani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 119 cm. It occurs at depths between 14 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
This species is characterized by its elongate, slender body (depth at gills 0.69-0.91% TL); 41-44 preanal pores; 69-75 preanal vertebrae, 213-225 total vertebrae; head pores POM 6+2 and ST 1+2, head 9.2-10.9%t of snout-anus length, and mouth length 2.7-3.2% of snout-anus length .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gorgasia Thamani is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 14 - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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