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Neoconger vermiformis Gilbert, 1890 Smalleye spaghetti eel |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Moringuidae (Worm or spaghetti eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 14.6 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | East Pacific: western coast of North and Central America from the northern Gulf of California to Panama and northern Colombia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 93-102. This species is distinguished by the following characters: predorsal vertebrae 34-38; preanal vertebrae 41-44; total vertebrae 93–102; larvae with a sharp intestinal loop; presence of the posterior lateral melanophore and anterior ventral melanophore; colour when preserved gray to brown (Ref. 133039). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 133039.. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||