| Family: |
Muraenesocidae (Pike congers) |
| Max. size: |
84 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 670 - 1200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: southwestern slope of Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Bright brown, the back is somewhat darker than the belly. The edges of the dorsal and anal fin rays are dark in the caudal section of the body. The gill and mouth cavities are dark but do not show through the skin. The stomach and peritoneum are bright. The stomach is long, 2.2-2.3 times the length of the head, but does not reach above the anus (Ref. 44791). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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