Thicktail Eel [Xenomystax bidentatus]
Description
This species is found in Eastern Central Atlantic: Mauritania to Angola. It inhabits the outer shelf and upper slope, at depths of 200 - 500 meters. It is distinguished by its stout body and broad, rounded tail. This species feeds on other small fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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| Genus |
Xenomystax
Xenomystax
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