description Bobtail snipe eel Overview
The bobtail snipe eel (Cyema atrum) is a deep-sea eel and the best-known member of the genus Cyema. It has a very slender body, a short tapered tail, and a small head compared with many other deep-sea eels. The species lives in the open ocean at mesopelagic and deeper levels and is adapted to low-light conditions. Its unusual body proportions distinguish it from the longer-tailed snipe eels in family Nemichthyidae.
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What is the scientific name of the bobtail snipe eel?
The bobtail snipe eel is Cyema atrum. It is the best-known living member of the genus Cyema.
Where does the bobtail snipe eel live?
It lives in the open ocean at mesopelagic and deeper levels. These are deep-water zones below the brightly lit surface waters.
Why is it called a bobtail snipe eel?
The name reflects its unusual shape: a very slender body, a short tapered tail, and a small head. Those features make it look different from many longer-tailed eels.
Is the bobtail snipe eel a shallow-water fish?
No. It is a deep-sea eel associated with the open ocean and mesopelagic or deeper waters. It is not primarily a reef or shoreline species.
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