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Cynoponticus savanna (Bancroft, 1831) Guayana pike-conger |
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JAMARC |
| Family: | Muraenesocidae (Pike congers) | |||
| Max. size: | 150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 130.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: central America and larger islands of the Caribbean to Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Preanal lateral line pores 42-43; vertical and pectoral fins with black margin (Ref. 13608). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits bays and estuaries. Found over muddy bottoms (Ref. 5217). Feeds mainly on benthic animals (Ref. 3793). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3793). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||