| Family: |
Derichthyidae (Longneck eels) |
| Max. size: |
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60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1800 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: France to Morocco; off the Cape, South Africa (Ref. 6592). Also known from temperate and subtropical latitudes of the western Atlantic, southwestern Indian, and southwest Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Dark brown in color (Ref. 6592). Snout long, depressed, and spatulate in form; lateral line distinct; pectoral fin long, subequal to snout; dorsal and anal fin rays abruptly become shorter near tip of tail and once again become longer, so it appears an independent caudal fin is present (Ref. 13608). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 5951). Feeds mainly on crustaceans. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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