European Finless Eel
Apterichtus caecus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–85 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The European finless eel burrows into fine sand and mud on the continental shelf, slipping below the surface where it spends most of its time out of sight. This slender, nearly finless eel reaches about sixty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Apterichtus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126312.
FAQ
- How deep does the European Finless Eel live?
- The European Finless Eel (Apterichtus caecus) is typically found at 0–85 m.
- Is the European Finless Eel dangerous to divers?
- The European Finless Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the European Finless Eel get?
- The European Finless Eel grows to about 60 cm.