Gulper eel
📖 Overview
Bathypelagic . Feeds on fishes. Oviparous, reduction of jaws and complete loss of teeth in sexually mature specimens of both sexes. Mature males with greatly enlarged olfactory organs . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gulper eel is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulper eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gulper eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gulper eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3000 m . Deep-water; 73°N - 10°N, 77°W - 1°W Atlantic Ocean: scattered records from Canada and Greenland to Cape Verde.
🌿 Ecology
fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptocephalus latissimus | Schmidt | 1912 | Synonym |
| Ophiognathus ampullaceus | Harwood | 1827 | Synonym |
| Saccopharynx flagellum | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Saccopharynx johnsoni | Bertin | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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