Shy garden eel
Heteroconger fugax
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Saltwater
Overview
Shy garden eel (Heteroconger fugax) is a marine fish of the family Congridae (Conger Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 73 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–32 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 72,9000015258789 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 10-32m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
10-32m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famille | Congridae (Conger Eels) |
| Espèces | Heteroconger fugax |
Foire aux questions
How big does Shy garden eel get?
Shy garden eel can grow up to 72.9000015258789 cm long.
What family does Shy garden eel belong to?
Shy garden eel (Heteroconger fugax) belongs to the family Congridae (Conger Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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