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Notacanthus sexspinis

Notacanthus sexspinis

Classification

The spiny-back eel, Notacanthus sexspinis, is a deep-sea spiny eel of the genus Notacanthus, found in all the Southern Hemisphere oceans at depths between 500 and 1,000 m (1,600 and 3,300 ft). The length of this fish is up to 60 cm (24 in). Description The spiny-back eel is a slender, laterally compressed, elongated fish that can reach a length of 60 cm (24 in).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Chile · 6