| Congiopodidae (Racehorses or pigfishes) |
| 76 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 300 m |
| Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to Pondoland in Transkei, South Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Light brown with irregular darker brown markings in young; adults darker brown (Ref. 6626). |
| Inhabits soft bottoms (Ref. 9602). Flesh edible, but not utilized commercially (Ref. 9602). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 6626. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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