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The Slender-tail conger (Uroconger syringinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 38 cm.
Description
The slender-tail conger is a conger eel from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 38 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless body that tapers into a long, thin tail tip. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of the continental slope, at depths between roughly 44 and 384 metres, where it often buries itself. It hunts small fish and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender-tail conger?
The Slender-tail conger has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Snake-like body with a long thin tail tip; burrowing bottom eel
Where does the Slender-tail conger live?
The Slender-tail conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Slender-tail conger get?
The Slender-tail conger grows to a maximum of about 38 cm.
Is the Slender-tail conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender-tail 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.
Is the Slender-tail conger edible?
The Slender-tail conger is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Uroconger
More from the family Congridae
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