Giant duckbill eel
Saurenchelys gigas
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 87,19999694824219 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 100-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
100-200m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Familia | Nettastomatidae |
| Especies | Saurenchelys gigas |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Giant duckbill eel get?
Giant duckbill eel can grow up to 87.19999694824219 cm long.
What family does Giant duckbill eel belong to?
Giant duckbill eel (Saurenchelys gigas) belongs to the family Nettastomatidae in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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