Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel
Neenchelys gracilis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: to 400 m
- Max size: 42.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender worm eel pulled up by trawl alongside grenadiers, cusk eels and deep sea shrimps, which points to a burrowing life on the bottom. It reaches about 43 centimetres and has been taken down to around 400 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Neenchelys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1493862.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel live?
- The Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel (Neenchelys gracilis) is typically found at to 400 m.
- Is the Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel get?
- The Fringe-Nose Worm-Eel grows to about 42.9 cm.