Xenomystax Bidentatus
📖 Overview
Xenomystax Bidentatus (Xenomystax bidentatus), first described by Reid, 1940 is a medium-sized fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 25.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 494 to 604 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xenomystax Bidentatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 494 - 604 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: northern coast of South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraxenomystax bidentatus | Reid | 1940 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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