Oriental Worm-Eel
Lamnostoma orientale
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender worm eel reaching about 36 centimetres, it lives in turbid estuaries and inshore waters and pushes well up into rivers. It probably hunts small sand dwelling invertebrates and is caught in nets and by hand for fresh sale.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Lamnostoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217570.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oriental Worm-Eel live?
- The Oriental Worm-Eel (Lamnostoma orientale) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Oriental Worm-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Oriental Worm-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oriental Worm-Eel get?
- The Oriental Worm-Eel grows to about 36 cm.