| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
| Max. size: |
58 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 490 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Off Limpopo River, but probably more widespread (Ref. 5323). |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 150-155. Description: Snout short and blunt; teeth small, uniserial in jaws, a few on front of vomer; 'intermaxillary' teeth sharp, in narrow patch that curves up somewhat on front of snout (Ref. 5323). Vertebrae 150-155 (Ref. 5323).Colouration: Greyish brown, lighter ventrally; tips of fins black (Ref. 5323). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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