Marine Species: Ariosoma anale

(Poey, 1860)

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Congridae
Genus: Ariosoma
Species: Ariosoma anale

Species Data:

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Common Name: Longtrunk conger
Description: The trunk of this conger is long, with the anus located behind the midpoint of the body. The dorsal fin originates at a point above the front of the pectoral fin. The pectoral fins are well developed. They do not have post-orbital pores.
Habitat: It inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms at depths between 11 and 63 meters.
Dimensions: Up to 36.3 centimeters in lenght.
Geographical Distribution: Western Atlantic

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