| Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Synaphobranchinae |
| 62.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); 67 cm TL (female) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 950 - 3001 m |
| South Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. Represented by at least two different geographical forms. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 252-309; Anal soft rays: 164-218; Vertebrae: 122-134. Dorsal fin rays before anus 72-120; precaudal vertebrae 60-67 (usually 64-65); lateral line pores before anus 45-53 (Ref. 31334). Pectoral fins small. |
| A benthic species (Ref. 75154). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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