| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
| Max. size: |
19 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 186 - 230 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 229-252; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 147-167; Vertebrae: 113-115. A small species distinguished by a short bluntly-rounded snout and large brown spot at origin of dorsal fin. Maxillary and mandibular teeth pointed or bluntly conical, close-set in outer series, biserial for the most of length of jaws. Intermaxillary teeth in two transverse rows. Pre-anal lateral line pores 36-39, predorsal length 18-19% TL, upper jaw 33-38% HL (Ref. 50529). Caudal fin reduced (Ref. 50529). |
| 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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