Saurenchelys Elongata
📖 Overview
Saurenchelys Elongata (Saurenchelys elongata), first described by Kotthaus, 1968 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nettastomatidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 32.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 60 to 243 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: no pectoral fins; posterior nostril is at the level of mid-eye; with palatine teeth; some vomerine teeth are enlarged .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saurenchelys Elongata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 243 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Kenya and the Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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