Eels and Morays [Anguilliformes]

Description

Anguilliformes are elongated fish without pelvic fins, and many lack pectoral fins as well. They have a wide range of sizes and live in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow reefs to the deep sea. This order includes the well-known moray eels, which often hide in crevices and have a fearsome reputation.

Families
Snipe Eels [Nemichthyidae]
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Sawtooth Eels [Serrivomeridae]
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Duckbill Eels [Nettastomatidae]
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Spaghetti Eels [Moringuidae]
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Cutthroat Eels [Synaphobranchidae]
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Conger Eels [Congridae]
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Moray Eels [Muraenidae]
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Deep-sea Eels [Derichthyidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Statistics
  • Families 8