Hoplunnis diomediana Goode & Bean, 1896
Blacktail pikeconger
photo by JAMARC

Family:  Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels)
Max. size:  36.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 203 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Snout long and pointed; dorsal and anal black along posterior part of tail (Ref. 13608).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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