Black Cut Throat Eel

Dorsal fin rays anterior to anus 98-139; precaudal vertebrae 65-72 (usually 68-69); lateral line pores before anus 50-56 (Ref. 31334). Plain brown to black in color (Ref. 3973). Pectorals small (Ref. 31334).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 312 - 354; Analsoft rays: 199 - 245; Vertebrae: 131 - 140

Found on the continental slope and abyssal plain. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans, and squid (Ref. 31334).

Found on the continental slope and abyssal plain. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans, and squid (Ref. 31334).

fisheries: of no interest