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Gorgasia
''Gorgasia'' is one of the two genera that belong to the subfamily ''Heterocongrinae'' (common name: garden eels). This genus is classified by the behavioral pattern of burrowing 75% of their bodies in the sandy substrate they live in and protruding their upper body into the water current above, giving the appearance that they are planted into the ground (origin of common name). This protruding behavior serves a multipurpose functionality to their survival. The first function serves as a method of collection of their prey. Most members of this genus prey on zooplankton floating in the passing current, while some species (i.e. ''Gorgasia hawaiiensis, G. hawaiiensis'') will prey on small fish eggs. The second function of the burrowing behavior allows for avoidance of predation. Whenever in the presence of a predator, most commonly the Pacific Snake Eel ''Ophichthus triserialis'', garden eels will retreat back into their burrows and hide. Similarly, during the night hours (non-light ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgasia Hawaiiensis
The Hawaiian garden eel (''Gorgasia hawaiiensis'') is a species of eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia hawaiiensis'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by and James Robert Chess in 1980.Randall, J. E. and J. R. Chess, 1980 ef. 6924''A new species of garden eel (Congridae: Heterocongrinae) of the genus Gorgasia from Hawaii.'' Pacific Science v. 33 (no. 1): 17–23. It is a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgasia Maculata
The whitespotted garden eel (''Gorgasia maculata''), also known as the Indian spaghetti eel, at www.fishbase.org. is an in the family (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia maculata'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by |
Gorgasia Naeocepaea
''Gorgasia naeocepaea'', the freckled garden eel, at www.fishbase.org. is an in the family (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia naeocepaea'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by |
Gorgasia Barnesi
The Barnes' garden eel at www.fishbase.org. (''Gorgasia barnesi'') is an in the family (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia barnesi'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by Bruce H. Robison and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgasia Taiwanensis
The sharp-nose garden eel at www.fishbase.org. (''Gorgasia taiwanensis'') is an in the family (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia taiwanensis'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by |
Gorgasia Inferomaculata
''Gorgasia inferomaculata'' is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia inferomaculata'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by Jacques Blache in 1977.Blache, J., 1977 ef. 22893''Leptocéphales des poissons anguilliformes dans la zone sud du Golfe de Guinée.'' Faune Tropicale No. 20: 1-381. It is a non-migratory marine, eel which is known from the |
Gorgasia Sillneri
''Gorgasia sillneri'' is a species of eel in the conger/garden eel family Congridae.''Gorgasia sillneri'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by in 1962.Klausewitz, W., 1962 (23 Nov.) ef. 5985''Gorgasia sillneri, ein neuer Röhrenaal aus dem Roten Meer (Pisces, Apodes, Heterocongridae).'' Senckenbergiana Biologica v. 43 (no. 6): 433-435. It is a marine, |
Gorgasia Klausewitzi
The Klausewitz's garden eel (''Gorgasia klausewitzi'') is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia klausewitzi'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by and in 1995.Quéro, J.-C. and L. Saldanha, 1995 (28 Mar.) ''Poissons anguilliformes de l'Ile de la Réunion (Océan Indien): description d'une nouvell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgasia Punctata
The dotted garden eel (''Gorgasia punctata''), also known as the peppered garden eel, is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).''Gorgasia punctata'' at www.fishbase.org. It was described by and in 1923.Meek, S. E. and S. F. Hildebrand, 1923 (20 Dec.) ef. 2963''The marine fishes of Panama. Part I.'' Field Museum of Natural History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgasia Galzini
''Gorgasia galzini'', the speckled garden eel or Galzin's garden eel, is a species of garden eel. This marine fish lives in the Pacific Ocean, where found at depths of from Guam and the Coral Sea to the Society Islands The Society Islands ( , officially ; ) are an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean that includes the major islands of Tahiti, Mo'orea, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Huahine. Politically, they are part of French Polynesia, an overseas country ....Randall, J. E. (2005). ''Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific.'' p. 27. It reaches in length. Like other garden eels, this species lives in groups in sandy areas. The eels peep outside and look like very thin stems emerging from the sand. When possible predators get close to them, they retreat and disappear in the sand. Etymology The fish is named in honor of fish ecologist René Galzin (b. 1950), who provided many eel specimens for study and valuable information on the eel's biology. References galz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgasia Preclara
''Gorgasia preclara'', the splendid garden eel or orange-barred garden eel, is a species of marine garden eel. Description The splendid garden eel is a medium-sized fish, up to 40 cm maximum length. Its body has a circular shape with a diameter of about 10 mm. Its body color is yellow to orange with characteristic white bands. Distribution and habitat ''Gorgasia preclara'' is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific area from the Maldives to Indonesian archipelago and the Papua New Guinea and north to Ryukyu, Japanese archipelagos, and south to the Philippines. It occurs in sandy areas exposed to currents at depths between 18 and 75 m, but is usually observed at an average depth of 30 m. Biology The splendid garden eel lives in a buried tube in the sand either alone or in groups ranging anywhere from three to over a thousand eels. Typically, only its head and uppermost body protrudes from the sand, and it will retreat entirely if approached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
