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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhynchoconger Ectenurus

Rhynchoconger ectenurus Jordan & Richardson, 1909
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
200–500 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhynchoconger Ectenurus (Rhynchoconger ectenurus) 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 65 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhynchoconger ectenurus
Authority
Jordan & Richardson, 1909
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
65 cm
Depth Range
200–500 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhynchoconger Ectenurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhynchoconger Ectenurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhynchoconger Ectenurus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 200 - 500 m . Subtropical East China Sea and northern Australia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
65cm

🌡️ 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
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan & Richardson, 1909

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