Pseudophichthys splendens

(Pseudophichthys splendens)

Description

Pseudophichthys splendens, or the Purple-mouthed conger is a species of eel in the family Congridae. It is the only member of its genus. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean at depths of 123–1,647 metres (404–5,404 ft).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Anguilliformes
Family:Congridae
Genus:Pseudophichthys
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