Cynoponticus coniceps

Cynoponticus coniceps (Jordan and Gilbert, 1882) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Muraenesocidae (order Anguilliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the conehead eel.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Cynoponticus coniceps (Jordan and Gilbert, 1882) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Anguilliformes, Cynoponticus coniceps exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are elongate, eel-shaped fishes, mostly marine, with fused median fins and a small gill pore. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Muraenesocidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Muraenesocidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.