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Rhynchoconger trewavasae Ben-Tuvia, 1993 |
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photo by
Osmany, H.B. |
| Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 57 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aqaba. Also found in the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Probably occurring in the Gulf of Suez but no specimens are available. | |||
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| Biology: | Swims close to the bottom in zigzag movements. Caught by traps and trammel nets (Ref. 7446). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||