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The Arafura light conger (Lumiconger arafura) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 26 cm.
Description
The Arafura light conger is a conger eel (Congridae) of sandy bottoms of the Arafura Sea off northern Australia and New Guinea. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a slender, eel-like, greyish body with a pointed snout and long, confluent dorsal and anal fins; remarkably it has a luminous organ in the body cavity. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters by day in sand and hunts small fish and crustaceans at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arafura light conger?
The Arafura light conger has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Arafura light conger live?
The Arafura light conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia
How big does the Arafura light conger get?
The Arafura light conger grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Arafura light conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Arafura light conger is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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