Large-toothed conger facts for kids
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The large-toothed conger (Bathyuroconger vicinus) is a type of eel that lives deep in the ocean. It belongs to the Congridae family, which includes many kinds of conger and garden eels. This special eel was first described by a scientist named Léon Vaillant in 1888.
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Where Does the Large-Toothed Conger Live?
This eel is a sea creature that lives in very deep parts of the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it in many places, including countries like Benin, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guyana, Honduras, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panama, South Africa, Suriname, Togo, the United States, and Venezuela.
Deep Sea Home
The large-toothed conger likes to live in sandy areas far below the surface. It can be found at depths from about 120 meters (around 390 feet) down to 1318 meters (over 4300 feet)! It is most often seen between 900 and 1000 meters deep. Male large-toothed congers can grow up to 88 centimeters (about 35 inches) long.
Other Similar Eels
Scientists have found that some eels in the northwestern Pacific Ocean that looked like the large-toothed conger are actually different species. These include B. albus, B. dolichosomus, B. fowleri, and B. hawaiiensis.
What Does the Large-Toothed Conger Eat?
The large-toothed conger mainly eats other finfish.
Interaction with Humans
In some places, people catch the large-toothed conger to eat. It is also sometimes caught by accident when fishermen are trying to catch other types of fish. This is called bycatch.
Conservation Status
The IUCN redlist is a list that shows how much risk different animals and plants are in. The large-toothed conger is currently listed as "Least Concern." This means it is not in danger of disappearing. This is partly because it lives in many different places and partly because fishing for it does not happen everywhere it lives. Also, because it lives so deep in the ocean, it is not thought to be at risk of being overfished.
