Myroconger compressus Günther, 1870
Red eel
photo by Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP

Family:  Myrocongridae (Atlantic red eels)
Max. size:  53.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: three specimens known, from St. Helena, and Dakar, Senegal. Unconfirmed record from São Tomé and Principe.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Habitat unknown.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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