Heteroconger klausewitzi
Heteroconger klausewitzi (Eibl-Eibesfeldt & Köster, 1983)
Galapagos garden eel
Heteroconger klausewitzi
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Heterocongrinae
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits clean sand. Found in large colonies. Feeds on plankton.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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