Synaphobranchus affinis Günther, 1877
Grey cutthroat
photo by SFSA

Family:  Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Synaphobranchinae
Max. size:  160 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 290 - 2400 m
Distribution:  Circumglobal, except the northeast Pacific (Ref. 26895). Eastern Atlantic: Liberia to northern Angola (Ref. 5235).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 230. Dark grey in color (Ref. 3973). Anal rays about 230 (Ref. 3973).
Biology:  Found on the upper continental slope (Ref. 50610, 75154), over rocky substrata (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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