Whiptail Eels [Xenoconger]

Description

Xenoconger, representing the whiptail eels, is a genus of deep-sea eels known for their long, ribbon-like tails, which make up a significant portion of their total body length. These eels have small heads and large mouths, equipped with sharp teeth for catching prey. Whiptail eels are found in deep oceanic waters, often near the seabed, where they hunt for invertebrates and small fish.

Species
Blackedge Conger [Ariosoma melanostigma]
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Cusk Eel [Ariosoma balearicum]
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Manytooth Conger [Ariosoma multidentatum]
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Short-tooth Conger [Ariosoma brevivomer]
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Onefin Eel [Ariosoma anago]
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Gold Conger [Ariosoma gilberti]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
Family Duckbill Eels
Nettastomatidae
Statistics
  • Species 6