Margintail conger
📖 Overview
Occurs in neritic waters of the continental shelf; not observed around oceanic islands . Found on muddy and sandy bottoms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Reduced caudal fin. 40 to 43 preanal pores in lateral line .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Margintail conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Margintail conger is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Margintail conger is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 75 m , usually 35 - 75 m . Subtropical North Carolina and Florida, USA; Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, and Cuba; Venezuela and probably Colombia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conger harringtonensis | Mowbray | 1931 | Synonym |
| Echelus caudilimbatus | Poey | 1867 | Synonym |
| Leptocephalus harringtonensis | Mowbray | 1931 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .
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