Black Spaghetti Eel [Moringua bicolor]
Description
The black spaghetti eel is a deep-sea species characterized by its black color and elongated body. It is found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Japan and Australia. Its long, thin body allows it to burrow into the ocean floor, where it feeds on small invertebrates.
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 |
Spaghetti Eels
Moringuidae
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| Genus |
Spaghetti Eels
Moringua
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