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]
View DetailsSlim Eels [Neoconger]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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Statistics
- Genera 2