Ariosoma bauchotae Karrer, 1983

Family:  Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae
Max. size:  36.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 314 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: northwest of Madagascar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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