| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 115 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. High Seas only. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 181-192; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 142-152; Vertebrae: 150-153. Edges of unpaired fins dark, pectoral fins light. Branchial chamber light. Eyes round, pupils narrow and vertical. Dorsal fin originates slightly anterior to the insertions of the pectorals. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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