Short-Tooth Snipe Eel [Nemichthys larseni]
Description
The Short-Tooth Snipe Eel is a deep-sea species found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its elongated body, which can reach a length of up to 1 meter, and its short, sharp teeth. This species lives at depths of between 500 to 1000 meters, and feeds on small 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 |
Snipe Eels
Nemichthyidae
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| Genus |
Nemichthys
Nemichthys
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