| Family: |
Serrivomeridae (Sawtooth eels) |
| Max. size: |
78 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 6000 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: on both sides, between 60°N and 20°S (Ref. 5237); in the eastern Atlantic, reported to range further north to Iceland (Ref. 12462) and further south to off the Cape and Natal in South Africa (Ref. 5236). Indian Ocean: Reunion (Ref. 33390). Western Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300). |
| Diagnosis: |
Head, abdomen and tail brown to black or silvery (Ref. 5236). Snout beak-like (Ref. 13608). |
| Biology: |
Epibenthic-pelagic (Ref. 58426). Solitary (Ref. 5951); exhibits vertical migrations during the night. Feeds on shrimps, other crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 6722). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 April 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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