Spaghetti Eels [Moringuidae]

Description

Moringuidae, also known as spaghetti eels due to their thin, elongated bodies, are burrowers that inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow waters of tropical and subtropical seas. They primarily feed on small invertebrates and are known for their unique burrowing behavior, where only their heads protrude from the substrate.

Genera
Spaghetti Eels [Moringua]
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Slim Eels [Neoconger]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
Statistics
  • Genera 2