Longnose Eel [Labichthys carinatus]
Description
The Longnose Eel, or Labichthys carinatus, is a species of fish in the family Nemichthyidae found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known to inhabit depths ranging from 500 to 2000 meters. The Longnose Eel is characterized by a slender body that resembles an eel and a long, pointed snout. The fish is commonly found in the mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones, where it feeds on small crustaceans and other small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Snipe Eels
Nemichthyidae
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| Genus |
Labichthys
Labichthys
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