Arrowtooth Cutthroat Eel
📖 Overview
Arrowtooth Cutthroat Eel (Atractodenchelys phrix) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synaphobranchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 385 and 425 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arrowtooth Cutthroat Eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Arrowtooth Cutthroat Eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Arrowtooth Cutthroat Eel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 385 - 425 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: known from the type locality, East Caribbean, 11°36'N, 62°52'W.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Arrowtooth Cutthroat Eel · arrowtooth eel |
| 🌍CES | tupohlavec karibský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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