Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae |
Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Madeira and Azores. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs on the shelf on sandy areas of rocky sublittoral zone. Burrows in the sediment during the day and swims actively at night in search of prey (Ref. 6521). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 January 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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