| Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Ilyophinae |
| 58 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 450 - 3120 m |
| Atlantic, Indian and Pacific (Ref. 5235). Circumtropical, except the Northeast Pacific (Ref. 26895). |
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Dark brown tinged with violet on snout (Ref. 3973). |
| Found along the slope and upper abyssal zone. Feeds on annelids and crustaceans. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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