| Family: |
Nemichthyidae (Snipe eels) |
| Max. size: |
143 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Worldwide in tropical and temperate waters (Ref. 33390). Western Atlantic: USA to Argentina. Eastern Atlantic: Azores to South Africa. Indian Ocean: Reunion (Ref. 33390). Southwest Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). |
| Diagnosis: |
Pale in color with black lines between vertebrae (Ref. 3248). |
| Biology: |
Diurnal migrations (Ref. 51024). Feeds on crustaceans. Oviparous, strong sexual dimorphism (Ref. 3247). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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