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Gnathophis mystax (Delaroche, 1809) Thinlip conger |
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photo by
González, J.A./ULPGC |
| Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 800 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: southern Portugal to Morocco, including the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on muddy or sandy bottoms of the continental slope. Adults feed on benthic invertebrates and probably small fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||