Bobtail snipe eel
📖 Overview
Bobtail snipe eel (Neocyema erythrosoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Neocyematidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. It occurs at depths between 2000 and 2200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body somewhat arrow-shaped and bright red in color .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bobtail snipe eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2000 - 2200 m . Deep-water known from 6 adults (Atlantic Ocean), and 2 larvae (Sargasso Sea).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Orange Bobtail Eel |
| 🌍CES | tupoocaska červenotělá |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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