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Congridae

Ariosoma ophidiophthalmus

Ariosoma ophidiophthalmus

Narrow vertical pupils in deep

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Anguilliform
Tropical fish

Ariosoma ophidiophthalmus is a marine fish recorded from deep water. A concise clue to the species is: Narrow vertical pupils in deep.

Class: Teleosts
Order: True Eels
Family: Congridae
Genus: Ariosoma
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. High Seas only.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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