Bathycongrus aequoreus (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897)
Bathycongrus aequoreus
photo by MNHN

Family:  Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 686 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii and possibly further south and east.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 174-180. Myomeres in larvae 172-183. Predorsal vertebrae 9-10. Dorsal rays before anus 66-74.
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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