Bertin's Sawpalate Eel [Serrivomer bertini]
Description
Bertin's Sawpalate Eel, or Serrivomer bertini, is a species of eel found in the Atlantic Ocean. It usually inhabits depths of between 500 and 1,000 meters, and it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. This species is identified by its narrow, cylindrical body, and its distinctive teeth that are arranged in a saw-like pattern.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Duckbill Eels
Nettastomatidae
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| Genus |
Sawtooth Eels
Saurenchelys
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