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Parabathymyrus karrerae Karmovskaya, 1991 |
| Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 38.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 260 - 405 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off Cape Tala and from the northwestern coast of Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 207-207; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 158-158; Vertebrae: 156-160. Edges and bases of unpaired fins dark, pectorals light. Branchial chamber light. Eye round, pupil narrow and vertical. Dorsal fin origin slightly anterior to the insertions of the pectorals. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||