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The Unevenjaw conger (Gnathophis heterognathos) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 42 cm.
Description
The Unevenjaw conger is a conger eel (Congridae) of the continental slope in the Indo-West Pacific. 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 Unevenjaw conger?
The Unevenjaw conger has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Unevenjaw conger live?
The Unevenjaw conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Japan, Philippines
How big does the Unevenjaw conger get?
The Unevenjaw conger grows to a maximum of about 42 cm.
Is the Unevenjaw conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Unevenjaw 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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