Snipe Eels [Nemichthyidae]

Description

Nemichthyidae, or snipe eels, are characterized by their extremely elongated jaws and bodies. These deep-sea inhabitants have a ribbon-like appearance and feed on small fish and crustaceans. Their bodies are equipped with tiny, weakly developed fins and they lack scales.

Genera
Avocettina [Avocettina]
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Labichthys [Labichthys]
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Nemichthys [Nemichthys]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
Statistics
  • Genera 3