description Sawtooth eel Overview
Sawtooth eels are deep-sea marine eels in the family Serrivomeridae. Their most recognizable feature is a long upper jaw lined with many fine, needle-like teeth, giving the mouth a saw-like appearance. They inhabit the open ocean at mesopelagic and bathypelagic depths, where light is limited and food is widely scattered. The group is distributed in oceanic waters and is known primarily from deep-water fish surveys.
help Sawtooth eel FAQ
What makes sawtooth eels look saw-like?
Sawtooth eels have a long upper jaw lined with many fine, needle-like teeth. This tooth arrangement creates the saw-like appearance behind their common name.
What family do sawtooth eels belong to?
Sawtooth eels belong to the deep-sea eel family Serrivomeridae. They are marine fish of the open ocean.
How deep do sawtooth eels live?
They inhabit mesopelagic and bathypelagic depths. These zones are part of the deep open ocean, where light is limited or absent.
Are sawtooth eels related to sawfish?
No. Sawtooth eels are deep-sea eels in Serrivomeridae, while sawfish are rays with a different body plan. The similarity is mainly the tooth-lined upper jaw.
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