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Nemichthys curvirostris (Strömman, 1896) Pale threadtail snipe eel |
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| Family: | Nemichthyidae (Snipe eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 143 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Worldwide in tropical and temperate waters (Ref. 33390). Western Atlantic: USA to Argentina. Eastern Atlantic: Azores to South Africa. Indian Ocean: Reunion (Ref. 33390). Southwest Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pale in color with black lines between vertebrae (Ref. 3248). | |||
| Biology: | Diurnal migrations (Ref. 51024). Feeds on crustaceans. Oviparous, strong sexual dimorphism (Ref. 3247). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||