The Little conger eel (Gnathophis habenatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 43 cm.
Description
The silver conger is a conger eel from the southwest Pacific, around New Zealand and Australia. The species grows to about 43 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless body with large eyes and strong teeth. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf to about 130 metres depth, where it often buries itself. It hunts small fish and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Little conger eel?
The Little conger eel has a snake-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Little conger eel live?
The Little conger eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Little conger eel get?
The Little conger eel grows to a maximum of about 43 cm.
Is the Little conger eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Little conger eel is harmless to humans.
Is the Little conger eel edible?
The Little conger eel is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gnathophis
More from the family Congridae
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