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Serrivomer

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Serrivomer
Serrivomer
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anguilliformes
Family: Serrivomeridae
Genus: Serrivomer
T. N. Gill & Ryder, 1883
Type species
Serrivomer beanii
Gill & Ryder, 1883[1]
Species

9 recognized species, see article.

Serrivomer is a genus of deep-sea eel in the family Serrivomeridae. It contains nine described species.[2] Member species are distributed widely, being found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The smallest species in this genus is Serrivomer jesperseni, which has a maximum length of 40.6 cm (16 in) the largest species in this genus is Serrivomer beanii with a maximum length of 78 cm (31 in). Most members reach a maximum length of 60–70 cm (24–28 in).

Species

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References

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  1. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Genera in the family Serrivomeridae". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. ^ Bailly, Nicolas (2014). "Serrivomer Gill & Ryder, 1883". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 August 2023.