The Blackgut conger (Gnathophis bathytopos) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The blackgut conger is a conger eel (Congridae) of deeper coastal and slope waters of the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a smooth, eel-like, grey-brown skin with a dark peritoneum, large eyes and a long dorsal fin. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters by day partly buried in the sand and hunts small fish, crustaceans and worms by night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackgut conger?
The Blackgut conger has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blackgut conger live?
The Blackgut conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blackgut conger get?
The Blackgut conger grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Blackgut conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackgut conger is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gnathophis
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