Ariosoma balearicum

Eels and others

Bandtooth conger
Azorenmuräne
Congre des Baléares
Congrio balear
Cirusmiru

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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 1 and 700 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 50 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food