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: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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