Muraenesocidae
Family of fishes
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The Muraenesocidae, or pike congers, are a small family of marine eels found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas.[1] Some species are known to enter brackish water.
| Muraenesocidae | |
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| Muraenesox cinereus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Suborder: | Congroidei |
| Family: | Muraenesocidae Bleeker, 1864 |
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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
About 15 known species are recognized in 6 genera:[2]
- Congresox Gill, 1890
- Cynoponticus Costa, 1845
- Muraenesox McClelland, 1843
- Oxyconger Bleeker, 1864
- Sauromuraenesox Alcock, 1889
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