Ariosoma scheelei (Strömman, 1896)

Tropical conger

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Congridae \| Bathymyrinae
Synonyms	Leptocephalus scheelei, ... more
Common names	Safio tropical, Tropiese seepaling, Tropisk havål, ... more

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Main reference

Castle, P.H.J. 1986. (Ref. 5323)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 9 - ? m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 12°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: off Natal and Mozambique and further north.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 146 - 178; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 119 - 135. Plain brownish olive, lighter ventrally, median fins with black margin (Ref. 5323). Anus is located about halfway down the body.

Uncommon species found in lagoon reefs (Ref. 1602).


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

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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 vulnerability (22 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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