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Ophichthidae

horsehair eel

Gordiichthys irretitus

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • North America
  • Anguilliform
  • Large
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
76 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: off western Florida (Ref. 7251 ), Gulf of Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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