Saddled Snake Eel
Pisodonophis semicinctus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 10–30 m
- Max size: 80 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A snake eel that burrows through sand and mud on the continental shelf, leaving little more than its head exposed. It hunts small crustaceans and molluscs, reaching about 80 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Pisodonophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126318.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saddled Snake Eel live?
- The Saddled Snake Eel (Pisodonophis semicinctus) is typically found at 10–30 m.
- Is the Saddled Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Saddled Snake Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddled Snake Eel get?
- The Saddled Snake Eel grows to about 80 cm.