| Family: |
Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels) |
| Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 243 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and the Gulf of Aden. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: no pectoral fins; posterior nostril is at the level of mid-eye; with palatine teeth; some vomerine teeth are enlarged (Ref. 127961). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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