| Family: |
Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 385 - 2200 m |
| Distribution: |
Worldwide in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters (Ref. 33390). |
| Diagnosis: |
Greyish black in color, darker on snout, throat and belly (Ref. 6591). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the lower continental slope (Ref. 4454). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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