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Synaphobranchus affinis Günther, 1877 Grey cutthroat |
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| Family: | Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Synaphobranchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 160 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 290 - 2400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal, except the northeast Pacific (Ref. 26895). Eastern Atlantic: Liberia to northern Angola (Ref. 5235). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 230. Dark grey in color (Ref. 3973). Anal rays about 230 (Ref. 3973). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the upper continental slope (Ref. 50610, 75154), over rocky substrata (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||