Southern Conger [Gnathophis bathytopos]
Description
The Southern Conger is a species of conger found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean around New Zealand. They are usually found near the bottom in deep waters. These eels are distinguished by their elongated bodies, small eyes, and small pectoral fins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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| Genus |
Gnathophis
Gnathophis
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