Patagonian moray cod
📖 Overview
Patagonian moray cod (Muraenolepis orangiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenolepididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 135 and 860 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 161; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 107. Dorsal filament 3 times longer than eye diameter; pectoral fins rather short, not reaching to anus when appressed. Lateral line extending to below middle of second dorsal fin. Color is gray-reddish; body with small black dots; abdomen black .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Patagonian moray cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 135 - 860 m . Temperate; 40°S - 59°S, 70°W - 78°E Southwest Atlantic: Strait of Magellan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Patagonian moray cod |
| 🌍CES | murénovka patagonská |
| 🇫🇷French | Gadomurène de Patagonie |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ミナミウナギダラ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Патагонский паркетник |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 長指鰻鱗鱈 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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