Chiloconger philippinensis Smith & Karmovskaya, 2003 |
photo by
Karmovskaya, E. |
Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae | |||
Max. size: | 19 cm TL (female) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 186 - 230 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 229-252; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 147-167; Vertebrae: 113-115. A small species distinguished by a short bluntly-rounded snout and large brown spot at origin of dorsal fin. Maxillary and mandibular teeth pointed or bluntly conical, close-set in outer series, biserial for the most of length of jaws. Intermaxillary teeth in two transverse rows. Pre-anal lateral line pores 36-39, predorsal length 18-19% TL, upper jaw 33-38% HL (Ref. 50529). Caudal fin reduced (Ref. 50529). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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