Bristle Eel [Xenomystax atrarius]
Description
This species is found in the Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Bahamas to northern South America. It lives near the sea floor, at depths of 366 - 732 meters. It has an elongated body with a pointed snout and small eyes. It is known to be a solitary species, feeding mainly on 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 |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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| Genus |
Xenomystax
Xenomystax
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