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Ariosoma gilberti (Ogilby, 1898) Gilbert's garden eel |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Colombia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sand flats, often in protected bays and coves. Can bury and move about beneath sand. Often bury during the day and forage in the open at night (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||