Southern fintail snipe eel
📖 Overview
Southern fintail snipe eel (Avocettina acuticeps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 77 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dark brown to black in color . Dorsal rays 325-436, anal rays 280-368 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern fintail snipe eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 2000 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Manypore Snipe Eel · Southern Fintail Snipe Eel · Southern Snipe Eel |
| 🌍CES | úhořovka špičatá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borodinula major | Karmovskaya | 1977 | Synonym |
| Leptocephalus acuticeps | Regan | 1916 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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