Bristletooth conger
📖 Overview
Bristletooth conger (Xenomystax congroides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 87.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 140 and 825 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 189 - 219. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bristletooth conger is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bristletooth conger is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bristletooth conger is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 140 - 825 m . Deep-water West Indies.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bristletooth conger |
| 🌍CES | úhořovec úhořovcovitý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenomystax congriodes | Smith & Kanazawa | 1989 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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