Family: |
Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Heterocongrinae |
Max. size: |
80 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and Costa Rica. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Forms big colonies on sandy areas near reefs (Ref. 37955). Feeds on zooplankton suspended in the water column (Ref. 37955). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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