Slender conger
📖 Overview
Occurs offshore, on soft sandy mud (Ref. 305730 and in coastal areas with sandy bottoms . Benthopelagic or benthic at 622-704 m . Feeds mainly on small benthic crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 210. Light grey-brown, lighter ventrally, fins darker . Head small. Skin soft, without scales. Dorsal originating slightly beyond tip of pectoral fin. Pectoral fin short. Anal fin inserted before middle of the body .: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 760 m . Tropical West Pacific: Red Sea and Natal, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Slender conger is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Slender conger is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Slender conger has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conger lepturus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Congrus lepturus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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