Saccopharynx ampullaceus

Saccopharynx ampullaceus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Saccopharyngiformes
Suborder: Saccopharyngoidei
Family: Saccopharyngidae
Genus: Saccopharynx
Species: S. ampullaceus
Harwood, 1827[2]
Binomial name
Saccopharynx ampullaceus
Synonyms

Saccopharynx flagellum
Ophiognathus ampullaceus

Saccopharynx ampullaceus, referred to as the gulper eel, gulper, taillight gulper or pelican-fish, is an ocean dwelling, eel-like fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are found up to a depth of 3000 m.[3][4] Little information is currently known about their habits or full distribution.

References

  1. ↑ NatureServe (2015). "Saccopharynx ampullaceus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 4.1 (4.1). International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ . ITIS.gov (2016-04-07). Retrieved on 2016-04-07.
  3. ↑ Catalog of Fishes search. Research.calacademy.org. Retrieved on 2016-04-07.
  4. ↑ Fishbase.org Retrieved April 7, 2016


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