Candil Eel [Candil anguilla]
Description
The Candil Eel is a nocturnal species found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They inhabit rocky areas, coral reefs, and mangroves, and are often found in shallow waters. These eels have a long, slender body with a distinctive pointed snout and sharp teeth. Their diet typically consists of crustaceans and small fishes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Squirrelfishes and Soldierfishes
Holocentriformes
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| Family |
Squirrelfishes
Holocentridae
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| Genus |
Candil
Adioryx
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