Rhynchoconger squaliceps
| Rhynchoconger squaliceps | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Congridae |
| Genus: | Rhynchoconger |
| Species: | R. squaliceps |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhynchoconger squaliceps (Alcock, 1894) | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
| |
Rhynchoconger squaliceps is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).[2] It was described by Alfred William Alcock in 1894, originally under the genus Congromuraena.[3] It is a marine, tropical eel which is known from the Bay of Bengal, in the western Indian Ocean. It is known to dwell at a depth of 234 metres (768 ft).[2]
References
- ↑ Synonyms of Rhynchoconger squaliceps at www.fishbase.org.
- 1 2 Rhynchoconger squaliceps at www.fishbase.org.
- ↑ Alcock, A. W., 1894 (6 Mar.) [ref. 89] Natural history notes from H. M. Indian marine survey steamer, `Investigator,' Commander C. F. Oldham, R. N., commanding. Series II., No. 9. An account of the deep sea collection made during the season of 1892-93. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal v. 62 (pt 2, No. 4): 169-184, Pls. 8-9.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Saturday, May 24, 2014. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.