| Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Synaphobranchinae |
| 137 cm (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,500.0 g |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 295 - 5440 m |
| North Atlantic and North Pacific. Also in Durban, South Africa and Indo-Pacific (Ref. 3973). |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 312-354; Anal soft rays: 199-245; Vertebrae: 131-140. Dorsal fin rays anterior to anus 98-139; precaudal vertebrae 65-72 (usually 68-69); lateral line pores before anus 50-56 (Ref. 31334). Plain brown to black in color (Ref. 3973). Pectorals small (Ref. 31334). |
| Found on the continental slope and abyssal plain. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans, and squid (Ref. 31334). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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