Thermobiotes mytilogeiton Geistdoerfer, 1991 |
Family: | Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Ilyophinae | |||
Max. size: | 24.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1750 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: known from the type locality, the hydrothermal vent area 'Vai Lili' of Valu Fa Rise (22°S). | |||
Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 132-132 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |