Family: |
Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Ilyophinae |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 1000 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Madeira Island and Gulf of Guinea including western Mediterranean (Ligurian Sea, Messina). Western Atlantic: off Florida, USA. Eastern Pacific: Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 193-204. Pale body color. No pectoral fin. |
Biology: |
Found on the upper continental slope (Ref. 5235), over soft substrate (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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