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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Rhynchoconger Trewavasae

Rhynchoconger trewavasae Tuvia, 1993
Max Length
57 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
300–500 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
45 cm
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Rhynchoconger Trewavasae (Rhynchoconger trewavasae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 57 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhynchoconger trewavasae
Authority
Tuvia, 1993
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
57 cm
Depth Range
300–500 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhynchoconger Trewavasae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 500 m . Deep-water; 34°N - 28°N, 34°E - 36°E found in the Mediterranean coast of Israel.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
57cm

🌡️ 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
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Tuvia, 1993

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