Paraconger Ophichthys
📖 Overview
Paraconger Ophichthys (Paraconger ophichthys), first described by Garman, 1899 is a fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 1953 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraconger Ophichthys is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 1953 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Cocos Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Congro-de-Cocos |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atopichthys ophichthys | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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