Rhynchoconger squaliceps explained

Rhynchoconger squaliceps is an eel in the family Congridae (conger/garden eels).[1] It was described by Alfred William Alcock in 1894, originally under the genus Congromuraena.[2] 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 234m (768feet).[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/Rhynchoconger-squaliceps.html Rhynchoconger squaliceps
  2. 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.

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