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Gulper Eel

Reference

IB0818

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Gulper Eels - SACCOPHARYNGIDAE

Common Name

Gulper Eel

Scientific Name

Saccopharynx ampullaceus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Gulper eels reach a maximum length of about 2 m. They feed mainly on other fishes and their extremely long jaws, sharp curved teeth, and highly distensible stomach enable them to swallow large preys.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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