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Coloconger japonicus

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Coloconger japonicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Colocongridae
Genus: Coloconger
Species:
C. japonicus
Binomial name
Coloconger japonicus
Machida, 1984

Coloconger japonicus is a species of eels in the family Colocongridae (worm eels/short-tail eels).[1] It was described by Yoshihiko Machida in 1984.[2] It is a marine, deep-water dwelling eel which is known from the East China Sea. It dwells at a depth range of 750–760 metres. Males can reach a maximum total length of 56 centimetres.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Coloconger japonicus at www.fishbase.org.
  2. ^ Okamura, O. and T. Kitajima (eds), 1984 (30 Mar.) [ref. 8057] Fishes of the Okinawa Trough and the adjacent waters. Vol. 1. The intensive research of unexploited fishery resources on continental slopes. Japan Fisheries Resource Conservation Association, Tokyo. v. 1: 1-414, Pls. 1-205.