Derichthys serpentinus

Derichthys serpentinus Gill, 1884 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Derichthyidae (order Anguilliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the narrowneck eel.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Derichthys serpentinus Gill, 1884 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Anguilliformes, Derichthys serpentinus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are elongate, eel-shaped fishes, mostly marine, with fused median fins and a small gill pore. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Derichthyidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Derichthyidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.