| Family: |
Muraenesocidae (Pike congers) |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 130.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: central America and larger islands of the Caribbean to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Preanal lateral line pores 42-43; vertical and pectoral fins with black margin (Ref. 13608). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits bays and estuaries. Found over muddy bottoms (Ref. 5217). Feeds mainly on benthic animals (Ref. 3793). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3793). |
| 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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