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