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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Uroconger Drachi

Uroconger drachi Blache & Bauchot, 1976
Max Length
41.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Uroconger Drachi (Uroconger drachi) 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 41.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Uroconger drachi
Authority
Blache & Bauchot, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
41.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Uroconger Drachi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Uroconger Drachi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Uroconger Drachi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 120 - ? m. Tropical known only from the holotype taken off Pointe Noire, Congo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00062 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
41.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Blache & Bauchot, 1976

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