Notacanthidae

Abbott's spiny eel

Notacanthus abbotti

Seventeen Point Three Centimeters Eel of Philippine Waters

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• East Asia
• Southeast Asia
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Abbott's spiny eel is a marine fish found around Western Pacific. It inhabits deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 17.3 cm.