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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Guinean conger

Paraconger notialis Kanazawa, 1961
Max Length
72 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
25–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Guinean conger (Paraconger notialis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 72 cm. It occurs at depths between 25 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paraconger notialis
Authority
Kanazawa, 1961
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
72 cm
Depth Range
25–50 m
Latitude
17°S – 16°N
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Guinean conger is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Guinean conger is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Guinean conger is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 50 m , usually 25 - 50 m . Tropical; 16°N - 17°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00123 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
72cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
16°N – 17°S
Described By
Kanazawa, 1961

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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