Saurenchelys elongata (Kotthaus, 1968)

Family:  Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels)
Max. size:  32 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 243 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and the Gulf of Aden.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: no pectoral fins; posterior nostril is at the level of mid-eye; with palatine teeth; some vomerine teeth are enlarged (Ref. 127961).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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