White-spotted Conger [Congermuraena margaritophora]
Description
The White-spotted Conger is a marine species found primarily in the western Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its elongated body, and white spots on a dark brown or black background. The species is nocturnal, hiding in caves or crevices during the day and coming out to hunt at night. Its diet primarily consists of small fish and crustaceans.
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 |
Congermuraena
Congermuraena
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