Longfin African conger [Conger cinereus]
Description
The Longfin African conger, also known as Conger cinereus, is a species of eel found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It has a large head and a long, slender body with a maximum length of 150 centimeters. Its color varies from grey to brown. It inhabits rocky bottoms and coral reefs at depths between 30 and 400 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Deep-sea Eels
Derichthyidae
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| Genus |
Longneck Eels
Derichthys
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