Bathycongrus aequoreus (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897) |
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MNHN |
Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae | |||
Max. size: | ||||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 686 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii and possibly further south and east. | |||
Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 174-180. Myomeres in larvae 172-183. Predorsal vertebrae 9-10. Dorsal rays before anus 66-74. | |||
Biology: | Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |