| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 395 - 420 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: off Sokotra Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 173-208; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 133-143; Vertebrae: 136-141. Edge of unpaired fins dark, pectoral fins light, branchial chamber in the region of the operculum dark. Dorsal fin originates slightly anterior to base of the pectorals. |
| 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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