Pearl Slim Eels [Lamnostoma perlucidum]
Description
The Pearl slim eel, or Lamnostoma perlucidum, is native to the waters of the Pacific Ocean, specifically the coastal areas of Australia. This species is known to inhabit estuaries and coastal streams, and it exhibits a preference for muddy or silty substrates. The Pearl slim eel is characterized by its clear, almost translucent body that gives it its common name. It is a nocturnal species that feeds on small fish and 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 |
Slim Eels
Neoconger
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