Congrogadus subducens (Richardson, 1843)

Carpet eel-blenny

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pseudochromidae \| Congrogadinae
Synonyms	Machaerium reticulatum, Machaerium subducens, Congrogadus subulatus, ... more
Common names	Carpet conger blenny, Carpet eel blenny, Cá Đai chình, ... more

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Main reference

Winterbottom, R. 1985. (Ref. 531)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3132)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 6 m

Climate / Range

Tropical; 35°N - 25°S

Indo-West Pacific: Nicobar Islands, Andaman Sea and Japan to the tropical coasts of Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68 - 74; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 57 - 66; Vertebrae: 74 - 84. Coloration varied, capable of changing its color. Spots or blotches on body form reticulations and crossbands; paler ventrally. Gill membranes ventrally free from the isthmus. Posterior otic sensory canal pore present. Cephalic sensory canal pores not pigmented.

Inhabits coastal waters, often in brackish conditions (Ref. 48636). Found hidden amongst rocks or coral rubble (Ref. 48636). Reproductive activity appears to be cyclical and the species may not be a protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 2077).


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

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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