Congrhynchus talabonoides

(Congrhynchus talabonoides)

Description

Congrhynchus talabonoides is a species of eel in the family Congridae. It is the only member of its genus. It is only found in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines at depths of 247–393 meters.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Anguilliformes

Family:Congridae

Genus:Congrhynchus

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