Congroidei

Congroidei
European conger, Conger conger
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Suborder: Congroidei
Families
  • Derichthyidae
  • Ophichthidae
  • Muraenesocidae
  • Nettastomatidae
  • Congridae

Congroidei is a suborder of eels in the order Anguilliformes. It contains five families:

  • Derichthyidae (Longneck eels)
  • Ophichthidae (Snake eels and worm eels)
  • Muraenesocidae (Pike congers)
  • Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels)
  • Congridae (Congers and garden eels)
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