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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Neoconger Torrei

Neoconger torrei Howell Rivero, 1932
Max Length
19.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
3–55 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Neoconger Torrei (Neoconger torrei) 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 19.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 55 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Neoconger torrei
Authority
Howell Rivero, 1932
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
19.3 cm
Depth Range
3–55 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 104 - 107. This species is distinguished by the following characters: total vertebrae 104-107, preanal vertebrae 48-49; predorsal vertebrae 42-45; larvae with a sharp intestinal loop; presence of the posterior lateral melanophore and anterior ventral melanophore .Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neoconger Torrei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neoconger Torrei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neoconger Torrei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 55 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
19.3cm
Vertebrae
106

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Howell Rivero, 1932

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