Lesser Thrush Eel
Moringua microchir
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The lesser thrush eel has a worm thin body suited to burrowing through sandy bottoms, and the sexes lead separate lives: mature females stay on shallow marine sand while males turn pelagic and roam open water. Spawning happens offshore, and the ribbon shaped larvae drift back to the coast to grow. Its biology is patchy enough that its status remains undetermined.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Moringuidae › Moringua
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217459.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lesser Thrush Eel live?
- The Lesser Thrush Eel (Moringua microchir) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Lesser Thrush Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Lesser Thrush Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lesser Thrush Eel get?
- The Lesser Thrush Eel grows to about 47 cm.