Venefica procera

Nettastomatidae, Duckbill Eels. Source: FAO 2002.
Nettastomatidae, Duckbill Eels.
Source: FAO 2002.
Venefica procera, Shortnose Witch Eel. Source: FAO 2002.
Venefica procera, Shortnose Witch Eel.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
NettastomatidaeVenefica procera(Goode and Bean)1883Shortnose Witch Eel

Venefica procera

Unique Characteristics: Pectoral fin absent. Posterior nostril on head above anterior margin of eye. 11-16 pores along upper jaw. Snout 1.8-2.8 in head. A fleshy proboscis at snout tip. 8-13 pores in supraorbital canal.

Similar Species: None