Aesopia Kaup's Snake Eel [Aesopia kaupii]
Description
The Aesopia Kaup's Snake Eel, or Aesopia kaupii, is a species of fish in the Ophichthidae family. Its natural habitat ranges from the eastern Atlantic Ocean, encompassing areas from Mauritania to Angola. This bottom-dwelling species is typically found at a depth range of 20 to 200 meters. It is characterized by a long body that can grow up to 60 cm in length, with coloration that ranges from pale yellow to brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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| Genus |
Aesopia
Aesopia
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