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Castleichthys auritus Smith, 2004

Eared conger
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Common names: Eared conger
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
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Uses: no uses
Comments: Type locality, northeast of Rowley Shoals, CSIRO H.2083-05 (holotype of Castleichthys auritus, 28.8 cm TL, female) (Ref. 76855).
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National Fisheries Authority: http://www.csiro.au/
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Smith, D.G., 2004
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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Anguilliformes (Eels and morays) > Congridae (Conger and garden eels) > Congrinae
Etymology: Castleichthys: Named for the late P.H.J. Castle, who located the specimen described here and recognized its novelty, but was unable to complete the description himself.. Also in recognition of his many contributions to our knowledge of eels and eel larvae.;  auritus: Name from Latin 'auritus' meaning eared, refers to the large, conspicuous pectoral fins, which resemble the ears of a rabbit or a mule; an adjective..

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 396 m (Ref. 76855).   Tropical

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