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The Gilbert's garden eel (Ariosoma gilberti) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 27 cm.
Eastern Pacific; sand flats of bays from the Gulf of California to Colombia.
Description
Gilbert's conger is a conger eel (Congridae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has an elongate, eel-like body with large eyes and a fairly blunt snout. It inhabits sand flats, often in protected bays and coves, where it can bury in the sand and move about beneath the bottom. Nocturnally it searches for small bottom invertebrates and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gilbert's garden eel?
The Gilbert's garden eel has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Eel-shaped body that burrows into the sand; nocturnal conger of sheltered bays.
Where does the Gilbert's garden eel live?
The Gilbert's garden eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific; sand flats of bays from the Gulf of California to Colombia.
How big does the Gilbert's garden eel get?
The Gilbert's garden eel grows to a maximum of about 27 cm.
Is the Gilbert's garden eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Gilbert's garden eel is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gilbert's garden eel edible?
The Gilbert's garden eel is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Ariosoma
More from the family Congridae
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