Paraconger ophichthys (Garman, 1899)

Family:  Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1953 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: approximately 15 nautical miles east of Cocos Island, 5°30'N, 86°45'W (type locality).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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