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]
View DetailsSlender unicornfish [Blachea teresita]
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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Family |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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Statistics
- Species 2