Shorthead conger (Bathycongrus macrurus) fish species and information / pictures of Shorthead conger - Bathycongrus macrurus

Shorthead conger (Bathycongrus macrurus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Bathycongrus macrurus

Common Name
Shorthead conger

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Gilbert, 1891
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Eels and Morays (Anguilliformes)
Family
Conger and garden eels (Congridae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
Range
31°N - 5°N

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
265 m
Depth To - meters
590 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 265 - 590 m (Ref. 9292)
Trophic Level
3.65 s.e. 0.62 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
25.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated