Hoplunnis similis
Hoplunnis similis is an eel in the family Nettastomatidae (duckbill/witch eels).[1] It was described by David G. Smith in 1989.[2] It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel which is known from the western central Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, USA, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is known to dwell at a depth range of 146 to 329 meters (479 to 1,079 ft). Males can reach a maximum total length of 49.3 centimeters (19.4 in).[1]
Hoplunnis similis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Anguilliformes |
Family: | Nettastomatidae |
Genus: | Hoplunnis |
Species: | H. similis |
Binomial name | |
Hoplunnis similis Smith, 1989 | |
References
- Hoplunnis similis at www.fishbase.org.
- Smith, D. G., 1989 [ref. 13285] [Various eel families] In: E. B. Böhlke (ed.) [ref. 13282]. Memoirs of the Sears Foundation of Marine Research Mem. 1 (part 9).
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