Spotted pike-conger
📖 Overview
Spotted pike-conger (Hoplunnis tenuis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nettastomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46 cm. It occurs at depths between 130 and 420 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted pike-conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted pike-conger is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotted pike-conger is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 130 - 420 m. Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Conger Eel · Freckled Pike-Conger · Pike-conger Eel · spotted pike-conger · spotted pikeconger |
| 🌍CES | štíhlohlavec tenký |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | congrio colilargo · serpentina dientona |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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