Hardtail Conger
Gnathophis cinctus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 9–366 m
- Max size: 42 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The hardtail conger burrows into loose sand on soft bottoms from shallow water down to well over 300 metres, lying low until prey passes. Slender and reaching about 42 centimetres, it is itself snapped up by bottom feeding predators whenever it ventures into the open.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Congridae › Gnathophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271755.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hardtail Conger live?
- The Hardtail Conger (Gnathophis cinctus) is typically found at 9–366 m.
- Is the Hardtail Conger dangerous to divers?
- The Hardtail Conger is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hardtail Conger get?
- The Hardtail Conger grows to about 42 cm.