| Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae |
| Max. size: |
57 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aqaba. Also found in the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Probably occurring in the Gulf of Suez but no specimens are available. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Swims close to the bottom in zigzag movements. Caught by traps and trammel nets (Ref. 7446). |
| 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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