Tropical Conger (species: Ariosoma scheelei) in ALA: Lizard Island (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Ariosoma scheelei
Tropical Conger


©Anne Hoggett: Ariosoma scheelei near shore of Casuarina Beach at night. It dived into the sand and disappeared completely when disturbed. Thanks to iNaturalist contributors for helping with the id.

©Anne Hoggett: Ariosoma scheelei emerging from the sand, near shore of Casuarina Beach at night.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Anguilliformes
Family Congridae
Genus Ariosoma
Species Ariosoma scheelei

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Lizard Island area: all known taxa
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Distinguishing features

A thin, tapering pale grey fish with no spots or other markings. Capable of diving into sand.

Size

  • Up to 10 cm (Estimated length of photographed individual.)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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