Flatnose xenocongrid eel (Chilorhinus platyrhynchus)

Scientific name: Chilorhinus platyrhynchus Norman, 1922

Flatnose xenocongrid eel (Chilorhinus platyrhynchus)

The Flatnose xenocongrid eel (Chilorhinus platyrhynchus) is a marine fish of the family Chlopsidae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, in tropical waters.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chilorhinus platyrhynchus
Family
Chlopsidae (False morays)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.8
Depth range
5–25 m (16–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: in tropical waters.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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