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The Graham's conger (Gnathophis grahami) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The Graham's conger is a conger eel (Congridae) of the continental slope in the southwest Pacific around Australia. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a slender, eel-like, greyish body with a pointed snout, a large mouth and long, confluent dorsal and anal fins. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller of deeper water it shelters by day in sand or burrows and hunts small fish and crustaceans at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Graham's conger?
The Graham's conger has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Graham's conger live?
The Graham's conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia
How big does the Graham's conger get?
The Graham's conger grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Graham's conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Graham's 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
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