The Japanese shorttail conger (Coloconger japonicus) is a saltwater fish of the family Colocongridae that grows up to 56 cm.
Description
The Japanese shorttail conger is a conger (Colocongridae) of the continental slope in the deep northwest Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a stocky, eel-like, reddish to greyish body with a blunt head, large eyes and long, confluent dorsal and anal fins. As a sluggish bottom-dweller of deeper water it shelters in sand and burrows and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Japanese shorttail conger?
The Japanese shorttail conger has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Japanese shorttail conger live?
The Japanese shorttail conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Japanese shorttail conger get?
The Japanese shorttail conger grows to a maximum of about 56 cm.
Is the Japanese shorttail conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Japanese shorttail conger is harmless to humans.
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