Olivaceous Snake Eel
Ophichthus olivaceus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 35–63 m
- For divers: safe
Known from only a couple of specimens trawled off soft mud between about 35 and 63 metres, this snake eel reaches around 75 centimetres. The largest was a ripe female packed with eggs, hinting at a burrowing life still largely undescribed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Ophichthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1523813.
FAQ
- How deep does the Olivaceous Snake Eel live?
- The Olivaceous Snake Eel (Ophichthus olivaceus) is typically found at 35–63 m.
- Is the Olivaceous Snake Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Olivaceous Snake Eel is harmless to divers.