| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae |
| Max. size: |
160 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 120 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Cuba and Jamaica (Ref. 3715); probably throughout northern South America (Ref. 5217). Cosmopolitan in tropical and subtropical waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic species (Ref. 26340) found in rocky areas or coral reefs (Ref. 5217). Feeds on fishes. Marketed fresh and salted. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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