Rough Snipe Eel [Bathychaetus rugosus]
Description
The Rough Snipe Eel, scientifically known as Bathychaetus rugosus, is a species of eel characterized by its long, slender body that ends in a pointed tail. Its body is covered in tiny, rough scales which give the eel its name. This deep-sea creature is typically found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, at depths ranging from 500 to 5,000 meters. It is a predatory species, feeding mainly on small fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
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| Genus |
Bathychaetus
Bathychaetus
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