The Smallgill conger (Bathyuroconger parvibranchialis) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The smallgill conger is a conger eel (Congridae) of the continental slope in the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a slender, eel-like, greyish body with a pointed snout, a large mouth full of sharp teeth and long, confluent dorsal and anal fins. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller of deeper water it shelters by day in sand or burrows and hunts small fish and crustaceans at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Smallgill conger?
The Smallgill conger has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Smallgill conger live?
The Smallgill conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Smallgill conger get?
The Smallgill conger grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Smallgill conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Smallgill conger is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Bathyuroconger
More from the family Congridae
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