Ariosoma [Ariosoma]

Description

Ariosoma is a genus of conger eels found in temperate and tropical seas. These eels are characterized by their elongated bodies, small scales, and a single, continuous dorsal fin extending from behind their heads to their tails. They inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow to deep waters, where they prey on small fish and invertebrates.

Species
Sharptail conger [Ariosoma anale]
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Shortfin conger [Ariosoma brevicaudatum]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
Family Conger Eels
Congridae
Statistics
  • Species 2