Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Heterocongrinae |
Max. size: |
118.58 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 14 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Fiji. |
Diagnosis: |
This species is characterized by its elongate, slender body (depth at gills 0.69-0.91% TL);
41-44 preanal pores; 69-75 preanal vertebrae, 213-225 total vertebrae; head pores POM 6+2 and ST 1+2, head 9.2-10.9%t of snout-anus length, and mouth length 2.7-3.2% of snout-anus length (Ref. 58269). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 November 2016 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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