Black serrivomerid eel
📖 Overview
Black serrivomerid eel (Stemonidium hypomelas), first described by Gilbert, 1905 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrivomeridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 38.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 500 to 1229 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
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black serrivomerid eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 500 - 1229 m . Deep-water South Atlantic and Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Sawpalate · Black Sawtooth Eel · Black serrivomerid eel |
| 🌍CES | pilozub havajský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Himenokobaunagi · ヒメノコバウナギ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Стемонидиум |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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