Japonoconger Africanus
📖 Overview
Japonoconger Africanus (Japonoconger africanus), first described by Poll, 1953 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 42.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 250 to 650 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japonoconger Africanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 250 - 650 m . Deep-water; 1°S - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
benthic fish, shrimps and crabs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | úhořovec africký |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congermuraena africana | Poll | 1953 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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