| Family: |
Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Synaphobranchinae |
| Max. size: |
62.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); 67 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 950 - 3001 m |
| Distribution: |
South Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. Represented by at least two different geographical forms. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 252-309; Anal soft rays: 164-218; Vertebrae: 122-134. Dorsal fin rays before anus 72-120; precaudal vertebrae 60-67 (usually 64-65); lateral line pores before anus 45-53 (Ref. 31334). Pectoral fins small. |
| Biology: |
A benthic species (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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