| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
| Max. size: |
36.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 11 - 63 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Florida to Panama and the Guianas. Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Eye large; preanal lateral line pores 59; dorsal and anal fins with black margin (Ref. 13608). No pores behind eye (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky or sandy bottoms (Ref. 26340). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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