Neoconger hygomi
Neoconger hygomi Smith, 2024

Family:  Moringuidae (Worm or spaghetti eels)
Max. size:  26.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 107-107. This species is distinguished by the following characters: predorsal vertebrae 48; preanal vertebrae 55; precaudal vertebrae 58, total vertebrae 107 (Ref. 133039).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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