Yellow conger [Rhynchoconger flavus]
Description
The yellow conger is a species of eel in the family Congridae. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean, from the southern Caribbean Sea to Brazil. It is a deep-water species, living at depths of 200 to 800 meters. The yellow conger is characterized by its elongated body, a long, pointed snout, and a yellowish-brown color.
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 |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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| Genus |
Rhynchoconger
Rhynchoconger
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