| Family: |
Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Synaphobranchinae |
| Max. size: |
160 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 290 - 2400 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal, except the northeast Pacific (Ref. 26895). Eastern Atlantic: Liberia to northern Angola (Ref. 5235). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 230. Dark grey in color (Ref. 3973). Anal rays about 230 (Ref. 3973). |
| Biology: |
Found on the upper continental slope (Ref. 50610, 75154), over rocky substrata (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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