Gavialiceps taeniola Alcock, 1889 |
photo by
Shao, K.T. |
Family: | Muraenesocidae (Pike congers) | |||
Max. size: | 64.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 350 - 1046 m | |||
Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea, Oman, and Bay of Bengal. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 256-300; Anal soft rays: 183-280 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |