Family: |
Nettastomatidae (Duckbill eels) |
Max. size: |
43.1 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 412 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: off New Caledonia and the Philippines. A new record from Indonesia (Ref. 5978). |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 158. Anterior median vomerine teeth enlarged. Posterior nostril on top of head about midway between posterior margin of eye and occiput. Mature at 43 cm TL. Other characteristics: Lateral line pores 44. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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