Enigma garden eel
📖 Overview
Enigma garden eel (Heteroconger enigmaticus), first described by Castle & Randall, 1999 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 43.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 25 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 459 - 508; Anal soft rays: 297 - 341; Vertebrae: 154 - 163. Diagnostic features: Body color medium to dark brown, moderately elongate; 47-55 pre-anal pores; 51-56 preanal, 154-163 total vertebrae; pterygoid teeth present in most specimens. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enigma garden eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 25 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dusky Garden Eel |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec floreský |
| 🇫🇷French | Hétérocongre énigmatique |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Enguia-de-jardim-escura |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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