Eretmichthys pinnatus

Eretmichthys pinnatus
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Ophidiiformes
Family: Ophidiidae
Genus: Eretmichthys
Garman, 1899
Species: E. pinnatus
Binomial name
Eretmichthys pinnatus
Garman, 1899

Eretmichthys pinnatus is a species of cusk-eel found in the ocean depths from 1,355 to 2,820 metres (4,446 to 9,252 ft). This species grows to a length of 41 centimetres (16 in) SL. It is the only known member of its genus.

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