| Family: |
Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Ilyophinae |
| Max. size: |
58 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 450 - 3120 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific (Ref. 5235). Circumtropical, except the Northeast Pacific (Ref. 26895). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dark brown tinged with violet on snout (Ref. 3973). |
| Biology: |
Found along the slope and upper abyssal zone. Feeds on annelids and crustaceans. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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