Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae |
Max. size: |
51.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); 48.5 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 495 m |
Distribution: |
Southeastern Atlantic: west of Congo. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 117-120. Diagnosis: The pectoral fin reaches beyond dorsal fin insertion, its length makes 44-46% of HL; head depth at gill opening 66-67% of its length. Vertebrae 117-120, including predorsal 12-13, 37-38 preanal, 40-41 precaudal. Lateral line pores 40-42 in front of vent. SO 3, IO 3, POM 1, ST 0 (Ref. 57752). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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