Southern cut-throat eel
Histiobranchus australis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 62,79999923706055 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 950-3001m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
950-3001m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famille | Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat Eels) |
| Espèces | Histiobranchus australis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Southern cut-throat eel get?
Southern cut-throat eel can grow up to 62.79999923706055 cm long.
What family does Southern cut-throat eel belong to?
Southern cut-throat eel (Histiobranchus australis) belongs to the family Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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