Saddle conger [Bathycongrus macrurus]
Description
The Saddle conger, Bathycongrus macrurus, is a deep-sea eel found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is known for its saddle-like markings on its dorsal region. It lives at depths ranging from 200 to 500 meters and inhabits muddy or sandy substrates. The Saddle conger is a benthic species with a preference for soft-bottom habitats.
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 |
Bathycongrus
Bathycongrus
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