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Heteroconger klausewitzi (Eibl-Eibesfeldt & Köster, 1983) Galapagos garden eel |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Heterocongrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits clean sand. Found in large colonies. Feeds on plankton. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||