Nettenchelys Exoria
📖 Overview
Nettenchelys Exoria (Nettenchelys exoria), first described by Böhlke & Smith, 1981 is a large fish in the family Nettastomatidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 46.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 277 to 494 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Posterior nostril behind occiput, between supratemporal canal and dorsal-fin origin. Median supratemporal pore absent, apparently obliterated by nasal tube. Anterior vomerine teeth not enlarged. Predorsal 32-34% preanal, head 31-34% preanal.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nettenchelys Exoria is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 277 - 494 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: USA (Florida), the Bahamas and Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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