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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhynchoconger Guppyi

Rhynchoconger guppyi Norman, 1925
Max Length
95 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
137–458 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhynchoconger Guppyi (Rhynchoconger guppyi) 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 95 cm. It occurs at depths between 137 and 458 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
Rhynchoconger guppyi
Authority
Norman, 1925
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
95 cm
Depth Range
137–458 m
Latitude
35°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhynchoconger Guppyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 137 - 458 m . Tropical; 35°N - 35°S, 110°W - 55°W Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbian to northern coast of South America and down to southern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
95cm

🌡️ 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
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
35°N – 35°S
Described By
Norman, 1925

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