Saurenchelys fierasfer (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
Saurenchelys fierasfer
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels)
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 626 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan and the East China Sea to the South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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