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Moringuidae
Sign in to saveThe Moringuidae are a small family of eels commonly known as spaghetti eels or worm eels, although the latter name is also shared with other families of eels.
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spaghetti eels
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderAnguilliformes
- FamilyMoringuidae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater
Observations recorded4,720
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The Moringuidae are a small family of eels commonly known as spaghetti eels or worm eels, although the latter name is also shared with other families of eels.
Moringuid eels are found in shallow tropical waters worldwide. They range from about to in length, and have very narrow, cylindrical bodies, giving rise to their common name.
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