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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Neoconger Hygomi

Neoconger hygomi Smith, 2024
Max Length
26.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Neoconger Hygomi (Neoconger hygomi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moringuidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Neoconger hygomi
Authority
Smith, 2024
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
26.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 107. This species is distinguished by the following characters: predorsal vertebrae 48; preanal vertebrae 55; precaudal vertebrae 58, total vertebrae 107 .Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neoconger Hygomi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
26.1cm
Vertebrae
107

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 2024

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