Speckled Worm-Eel
Myrophis punctatus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 35.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A worm eel of seagrass beds, mangroves and offshore reefs, it ranges from tidal creeks and brackish estuaries out to reefs, and has even turned up in fresh water in Central America. Adults head to the open sea to spawn, and the eel can regrow lost portions of its slender body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Myrophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158643.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Worm-Eel live?
- The Speckled Worm-Eel (Myrophis punctatus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Speckled Worm-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Worm-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Worm-Eel get?
- The Speckled Worm-Eel grows to about 35.3 cm.