Family: |
Nemichthyidae (Snipe eels) |
Max. size: |
55 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic and southern Indian and Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Dark brown to black in color (Ref. 3248). Dorsal rays 254-297, anal rays 218-257 (Ref. 3248). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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