Raneya brasiliensis (Kaup, 1856)

Banded cusk eel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Ophidiiformes \| Ophidiidae \| Ophidiinae
Synonyms	Ophidium brasiliense, Lepophidium fluminense, Raneya fluminensis, ... more
Common names	Congro, Minami-shimaashiro, 巴西蛙鳚, ... more

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Main reference

Nielsen, J.G., D.M. Cohen, D.F. Markle and C.R. Robins. 1999. (Ref. 34024)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 31.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9358)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 150 m (Ref. 27363)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 22°S - 46°S

Southwest Atlantic: near Ilha Rasa, southern Brazil to Puerto Quequén, northern Argentina.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 111 - 135; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 93 - 105; Vertebrae: 62 - 66. Scales on body in regular but non-overlapping rows, some anguilloid, becoming anguilloid in pattern on belly and flanks in front of anus, top of head from interorbit to nape and sides of head with non-imbricate scales, snout, subocular area and chin and throat naked; ethmoid spine short but strong; gill chamber dark; esophagus dark and intestines and stomach pale; no pyloric caeca; males with posterior opening on swim bladder (Ref. 34024). About 10 broad dark brown bands on body. Dorsal, anal and caudal fin margins blackish. Caudal fin small, posterior margin rounded. Pelvic fins comprising two filamentous rays (Ref. 27363).

Uncommon species found in coastal waters (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Garilao, Cristina V.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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