Hoplunnis diomediana

Hoplunnis diomediana Goode and Bean, 1896 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Nettastomatidae (order Anguilliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the blacktail pike-conger.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Hoplunnis diomediana Goode and Bean, 1896 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Anguilliformes, Hoplunnis diomediana 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 Nettastomatidae.

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

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