| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 26 - 183 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico to mouth of the Amazon River. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 159-172. Brown to yellowish brown, with vertical fins black edged posteriorly and stomach and intestine pale. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 26340). Found on soft bottoms. |
| 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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