Atlantic snipe eel
Nemichthys scolopaceus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 130,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-4337m |
Habitat & Distribution
Pelagic
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-4337m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Familia | Nemichthyidae (Snipe Eels) |
| Especies | Nemichthys scolopaceus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Atlantic snipe eel get?
Atlantic snipe eel can grow up to 130.0 cm long.
Where is Atlantic snipe eel found?
Pelagic
What family does Atlantic snipe eel belong to?
Atlantic snipe eel (Nemichthys scolopaceus) belongs to the family Nemichthyidae (Snipe Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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