Oriental Slim Eels [Lamnostoma orientalis]
Description
The Lamnostoma orientalis, often referred to as the Oriental slim eel, is a species of fish in the Synbranchidae family. It is found in Brackish water environments in the Indo-West Pacific region. The species has an elongated body that can reach a maximum length of 60 cm. The Oriental slim eel is nocturnal, hiding in the mud during the day and coming out at night to feed on small fish and crustaceans.
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 |
Slim Eels
Neoconger
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