Blachea [Blachea]

Description

Blachea is a lesser-known genus of conger eels, inhabiting deep waters. These eels are characterized by their slender bodies and reduced features, such as small eyes and scales, which are adaptations to their deep-sea environment. They are predators, feeding on small fish and invertebrates found in their deep-sea habitats.

Species
Sleek unicornfish [Blachea elegans]
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Slender unicornfish [Blachea teresita]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
Family Conger Eels
Congridae
Statistics
  • Species 2