Heteroconger longissimus

Eels and others

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Brown garden eel
Karibik-Röhrenaalen
Caribische buisaal
Anguille jardinière
Aguila de jardin

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
The species can be found between 10 and 60 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 50 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest