Linkenchelys multipora

(Linkenchelys multipora)

Description

Linkenchelys multipora is a species of deep-water eel in the family Synaphobranchidae. It is the only member of its genus. It is only known from around the Bahamas at around 238 meters.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Anguilliformes

Family:Synaphobranchidae

Genus:Linkenchelys

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