Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
38.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 260 - 405 m |
Western Indian Ocean: off Cape Tala and from the northwestern coast of Madagascar. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 207-207; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 158-158; Vertebrae: 156-160. Edges and bases of unpaired fins dark, pectorals light. Branchial chamber light. Eye round, pupil narrow and vertical. Dorsal fin origin slightly anterior to the insertions of the pectorals. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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