Nettastoma parviceps Günther, 1877

Duck-billed eel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Anguilliformes \| Nettastomatidae
Synonyms	Metopomycter parviceps, Metopomycter denticulatus, Nettastoma denticulatus, ... more
Common names	Smallhead duckbill eel, 小头丝鳗, Kuzu-anago, ... more

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Main reference

Castle, P.H.J. 1986. (Ref. 6591)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 82.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6591)

Environment

Benthopelagic; marine; depth range 60 - 1190 m (Ref. 40819)

Climate / Range

Deep-water

Indo-Pacific: bitemperate distribution, recorded from Japan, Hawaii, eastern Australia, and southeastern Africa. Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 9068). Rare or absent in equatorial waters.
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Short description

Vertebrae: 230. SO5 pore normally absent. Lateral line pores 49-58. Median vomerine teeth not enlarged. Posterior nostril above posterodorsal corner of eye. Other characteristics: Color gray; vertical fins black-edged; snout gray-black; iris and opercular regions silver.

Inhabits the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154) and shelf (Ref. 75154).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming tmax>10)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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