Aphyonidae
Aphyonidae is a family of eel-like fishes in the order Ophidiiformes. They are found in tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world. They are deep-sea fishes, living between 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) and 6,000 metres (20,000 ft) depth.
| Aphyonidae | |
|---|---|
| Aphyonus gelatinosus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Ophidiiformes |
| Suborder: | Bythitoidei |
| Family: | Aphyonidae D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1898 |
| Genera | |
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Aphyonus Günther, 1878 | |
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