Longfin spaghetti eel
📖 Overview
Longfin spaghetti eel (Moringua macrochir) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moringuidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 110. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin spaghetti eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical West Pacific: Christmas Island, Philippines and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lesser Thrush Eel · Longfin spaghetti eel |
| 🌍CES | štíhlouš dlouhoploutvý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Moringa-de-barbatana-longa |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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