Scientific name Muraenesocidae Rank Family | Superorder Elopomorpha Phylum Chordata Order Eel | |
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Lower classifications Daggertooth pike cong, Pike eel | ||
The Muraenesocidae, or pike congers, are a small family of marine eels found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. Some species are known to enter brackish water.
Pike congers have cylindrical bodies, scaleless skin, narrow heads with large eyes, and strong teeth. Their dorsal fins start above the well-developed pectoral fins. These rather aggressive fish range from 60 to 250 cm (2.0 to 8.2 ft) in length.
Genera
Thirteen known species are recognized in five genera:
References
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