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The Blackbelly conger (Gnathophis melanocoelus) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
The Blackbelly conger is a conger eel (Congridae) from deeper sand and mud water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a smooth, snake-like, grey-brown body with confluent dorsal, tail and anal fins. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters in burrows and crevices or buried in sediment by day and hunts small fish, crustaceans and worms at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackbelly conger?
The Blackbelly conger has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blackbelly conger live?
The Blackbelly conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia
How big does the Blackbelly conger get?
The Blackbelly conger grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.
Is the Blackbelly conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackbelly 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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Same genus Gnathophis
More from the family Congridae
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