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neckeel (Derichthys serpentinus)
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neckeel (Derichthys serpentinus) specimen
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Derichthyidae

neckeel

Derichthys serpentinus

Forty Centimeters Eel of the Atlantic Ocean

  • Cross-climate
  • Temperate
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • South America
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium

neckeel is a marine fish from Circumglobal. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 40 cm.

Maximum length
40 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Circumglobal: In tropical to temperate waters. Eastern Atlantic: one confirmed record near Ascension Islands. Eastern Pacific: southern California to Chile (Ref. 35591 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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