Haptenchelys

Haptenchelys is a genus of deep-water eel in the family Synaphobranchidae. It contains two species. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean at depths of 2,121 to 4,836 metres (7,000 to 16,000 ft).[1]

Haptenchelys
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Anguilliformes
Family:
Synaphobranchidae
Genus:
Haptenchelys

C. H. Robins & D. M. Martin, 1976

Species

There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus:

  • Haptenchelys parviocularis Tashiro & Shinohara, 2014 (Small-eyed abyssal eel) [1]
  • Haptenchelys texis C. H. Robins & D. M. Martin, 1976

References
  1. Tashiro, F. & Shinohara, G. (2014): A new species of deep-sea synaphobranchid eel, Haptenchelys parviocularis (Anguilliformes: Synaphobranchidae), from Japan. Ichthyological Research, 62 (2): 115-121.


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