Slender Snipe Eel

Nemichthys Scolopaceus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Nemichthys Scolopaceus
Other names Snipe Eel, Thread Eel, Threadfish
Size Up to 1.3 m (4.26 ft)
Weight Up to .50 kg (1.10 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deepsea, oceanic waters in the midwater column
Depth Range
Slender Snipe Eel Distribution