Java spaghetti eel
📖 Overview
Java spaghetti eel (Moringua javanica), first described by Kaup, 1856 is a very large fish in the family Moringuidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 120.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 15 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 153 - 160. Pectoral fins absent . : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Java spaghetti eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyus, south to Australia; throughout Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphthalmichthys javanicus | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Apthalmichthys javanicus | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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