The Deepwater conger (Xenomystax atrarius) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The deepwater conger is a large deep-sea conger eel from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 100 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless body with a large mouth and strong teeth. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of the continental slope and deep sea, between about 150 and 1050 metres, where it buries itself and 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 Deepwater conger?
The Deepwater conger has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Deepwater conger live?
The Deepwater conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Deepwater conger get?
The Deepwater conger grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Deepwater conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Deepwater conger is harmless to humans.
Is the Deepwater conger edible?
The Deepwater conger is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Xenomystax
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