Synaphobranchus Dolichorhynchus
📖 Overview
Synaphobranchus Dolichorhynchus (Synaphobranchus dolichorhynchus), first described by Lea, 1913 is a fish in the family Synaphobranchidae (order Anguilliformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 150 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Synaphobranchus Dolichorhynchus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 100 - 150 m . Subtropical; 41°N - 34°N, 51°W - 33°W North Atlantic: Azores.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptocephalus dolichorhynchus | Lea | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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