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Saccopharyngidae
''Saccopharynx'' is a genus of deep-sea eels with large mouths, distensible stomachs and long, scaleless bodies. Commonly, these fish are called gulpers or gulper eels. It is the only genus in the family Saccopharyngidae, and is part of the derived lineage of the "saccopharyngiforms," which includes other mid-water eel species. The name is from Latin ''saccus'' meaning "sack" and Greek φάρυγξ, '' pharynx''. They are generally black in color, and can grow to lengths of 2 m (6.5 feet). They have been found at depths of 1,800 m (6,000 ft), and are known to inhabit the eastern and western Atlantic oceans, and the gulf stream. Their tails are tipped by a luminous, bulb-shaped organ. The exact purpose of this organ is unknown, although it is most likely used as a lure, similar to the esca of anglerfish. Species The genus has ten recognized species: * '' Saccopharynx ampullaceus'' Harwood, 1827 (Gulper eel) * '' Saccopharynx berteli'' Tighe & J. G. Nielse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharyngiforms
The saccopharyngiformes are a derived lineage of unusual eels within the order Anguilliformes, and includes families Cyematidae, Monognathidae, Eurypharyngidae, Saccopharyngidae, and the proposed family Neocyematidae. Most of the fish in this group are deep-dwelling and rarely seen, typically known from only a handful of specimens. Species include recognizable fish such as pelican eels, bobtail eels, and gulper eels. Some can live deep in the ocean, well into the aphotic zone, approximately 500–1800 meters deep. Extensive research has not been conducted on them due to being indirectly observed, with some species known only from their larvae. All families except for the exceptionally rare individuals of proposed family Neoceymatidae (known only from the Atlantic Ocean) are found in all major oceans. Description They have multiple internal differences from the rest of Anguilliformes. Notably, they have no symplectic bone, opercular bones, ribs, or swim bladders. Like many other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Harrisoni
''Saccopharynx'' is a genus of deep-sea eels with large mouths, distensible stomachs and long, scaleless bodies. Commonly, these fish are called gulpers or gulper eels. It is the only genus in the family Saccopharyngidae, and is part of the derived lineage of the "saccopharyngiforms," which includes other mid-water eel species. The name is from Latin ''saccus'' meaning "sack" and Greek φάρυγξ, ''pharynx''. They are generally black in color, and can grow to lengths of 2 m (6.5 feet). They have been found at depths of 1,800 m (6,000 ft), and are known to inhabit the eastern and western Atlantic oceans, and the gulf stream. Their tails are tipped by a luminous, bulb-shaped organ. The exact purpose of this organ is unknown, although it is most likely used as a lure, similar to the esca of anglerfish. Species The genus has ten recognized species: * ''Saccopharynx ampullaceus'' Harwood, 1827 (Gulper eel) * '' Saccopharynx berteli'' Tighe & J. G. Nielsen, 2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharyngidae
''Saccopharynx'' is a genus of deep-sea eels with large mouths, distensible stomachs and long, scaleless bodies. Commonly, these fish are called gulpers or gulper eels. It is the only genus in the family Saccopharyngidae, and is part of the derived lineage of the "saccopharyngiforms," which includes other mid-water eel species. The name is from Latin ''saccus'' meaning "sack" and Greek φάρυγξ, '' pharynx''. They are generally black in color, and can grow to lengths of 2 m (6.5 feet). They have been found at depths of 1,800 m (6,000 ft), and are known to inhabit the eastern and western Atlantic oceans, and the gulf stream. Their tails are tipped by a luminous, bulb-shaped organ. The exact purpose of this organ is unknown, although it is most likely used as a lure, similar to the esca of anglerfish. Species The genus has ten recognized species: * '' Saccopharynx ampullaceus'' Harwood, 1827 (Gulper eel) * '' Saccopharynx berteli'' Tighe & J. G. Nielse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Trilobatus
''Saccopharynx'' is a genus of deep-sea eels with large mouths, distensible stomachs and long, scaleless bodies. Commonly, these fish are called gulpers or gulper eels. It is the only genus in the family Saccopharyngidae, and is part of the derived lineage of the "saccopharyngiforms," which includes other mid-water eel species. The name is from Latin ''saccus'' meaning "sack" and Greek language, Greek φάρυγξ, ''pharynx''. They are generally black in color, and can grow to lengths of 2 m (6.5 feet). They have been found at depths of 1,800 m (6,000 ft), and are known to inhabit the eastern and western Atlantic oceans, and the gulf stream. Their tails are tipped by a luminous, bulb-shaped organ. The exact purpose of this organ is unknown, although it is most likely used as a lure, similar to the esca (fish anatomy), esca of anglerfish. Species The genus has ten recognized species: * ''Saccopharynx ampullaceus'' John Harwood (scientist), Harwood, 1827 (Gulper e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Schmidti
''Saccopharynx'' is a genus of deep-sea eels with large mouths, distensible stomachs and long, scaleless bodies. Commonly, these fish are called gulpers or gulper eels. It is the only genus in the family Saccopharyngidae, and is part of the derived lineage of the "saccopharyngiforms," which includes other mid-water eel species. The name is from Latin ''saccus'' meaning "sack" and Greek φάρυγξ, ''pharynx''. They are generally black in color, and can grow to lengths of 2 m (6.5 feet). They have been found at depths of 1,800 m (6,000 ft), and are known to inhabit the eastern and western Atlantic oceans, and the gulf stream. Their tails are tipped by a luminous, bulb-shaped organ. The exact purpose of this organ is unknown, although it is most likely used as a lure, similar to the esca of anglerfish. Species The genus has ten recognized species: * ''Saccopharynx ampullaceus'' Harwood, 1827 (Gulper eel) * '' Saccopharynx berteli'' Tighe & J. G. Nielsen, 2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Hjorti
''Saccopharynx'' is a genus of deep-sea eels with large mouths, distensible stomachs and long, scaleless bodies. Commonly, these fish are called gulpers or gulper eels. It is the only genus in the family Saccopharyngidae, and is part of the derived lineage of the " saccopharyngiforms," which includes other mid-water eel species. The name is from Latin ''saccus'' meaning "sack" and Greek φάρυγξ, ''pharynx''. They are generally black in color, and can grow to lengths of 2 m (6.5 feet). They have been found at depths of 1,800 m (6,000 ft), and are known to inhabit the eastern and western Atlantic oceans, and the gulf stream. Their tails are tipped by a luminous, bulb-shaped organ. The exact purpose of this organ is unknown, although it is most likely used as a lure, similar to the esca of anglerfish. Species The genus has ten recognized species: * '' Saccopharynx ampullaceus'' Harwood Harwood may refer to: Places ;Australia * Harwood, New South Wales ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Ampullaceus
''Saccopharynx ampullaceus'', referred to as the gulper eel, gulper, taillight gulper or pelican-fish, is an ocean-dwelling eel found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are found up to a depth of .Fishbase.org Retrieved April 7, 2016 These fish are rarely observed, so little information is currently known about their habits or full distribution. Type specimen In the fall of 1826, a Captain Sawyer, of the ship ''Harmony'', of , while cruising for northern bottlenose whales at 62° N and about 57° W, found the type specimen, floating at the surface, of ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Thalassa
''Saccopharynx thalassa'' is a species of ray-finned fish within the family Saccopharyngidae. Its known to live in the Eastern Atlantic near Madeira and the Canary Islands, and the Western Atlantic near Bermuda at depths up to 1,700 meters. It grows to a length of 107 to 110 centimeters. It has been classified as a 'Least concern' species by the IUCN Red List The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biol ..., as it has a wide distribution with no known major threats. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q655479 Fish described in 1985 IUCN Red List least concern species Fish of the Atlantic Ocean Taxa named by Jørgen G. Nielsen Deep sea fish Saccopharyngidae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Paucovertebratis
''Saccopharynx paucovertebratis'' is a species of ray-finned fish within the family Saccopharyngidae. The species is known from a single a single holotype collected from a fishing trawl west of Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about . It covers approximately 20% of Earth#Surface, Earth's surface and about 29% of its water surface area. It is known to separate the "Old World" of Afr ... at a depth up to 1700 meters. The holotype was measured at 30.5 centimeters in length. The IUCN Red List has assessed the species as 'Least concern' as there is there is little information regarding population, ecology, distribution, and potential threats. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q1930590 Fish described in 1985 Deep sea fish Fish of the Atlantic Ocean Saccopharyngidae IUCN Red List data deficient species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Berteli
''Saccopharynx berteli'' is a species of ray-finned fish within the family Saccopharyngidae. It is known from a single holotype collected from the central Pacific Ocean through an open fishing net at a depth of 1100 meters in 1977. The individual caught was an immature male with a length of 89.5 centimeters. It has been classified as a 'Data deficient' species by the IUCN Red List The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biol ... as there is little information regarding its population, ecology, distribution, and potential threats. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q2156154 Fish described in 2000 IUCN Red List data deficient species Saccopharyngidae Taxa named by Jørgen G. Nielsen Deep sea fish Fish of the Pacific Ocean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saccopharynx Lavenbergi
''Saccopharynx lavenbergi'' is a species of gulper eel, also known as the whiptail gulper. This fish is known for its large mouth and long whiplike tail. This species is not commonly found in the wild, with fewer than twenty sightings over 30 years of ROV operation by MBARI. Even though it has rarely been sighted, this gulper eel was chosen to be the logo for MBARI. Distribution ''Saccopharynx lavenbergi'' occurs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Description The species is very similar to others in the genus '' Saccopharynx'', featuring large mouths and long slender bodies. It is typically dark in color and has small eyes. This is probably because at the depths these eels dwell, there is little to no light from the sun. They also feature a bioluminescent organ at the tips of their long tails, the function of which is currently unknown. Ecology It occurs at depths of . It has been hypothesized that the large mouth of the eel allows it to swallow prey much larger than itself. Whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |