| Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 215 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Somalia. Eastern Indian Ocean: a new record for northwestern Australia, Indonesia. Western Central Pacific: New Caledonia. |
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The lateral line pores are in a double row and the dorsal-fin origin is back from vertical above pectoral-fin base. The median fins have dusky margins and the caudal fin ends in a black tip. The head has dark banding, especially over the top between the eyes (Ref. 48635). |
| A benthic species (Ref. 75154) found on the continental shelf (Ref. 48635, 75154). Generally known from trawl over muddy substrates (Ref. 48635). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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