Many-Eyed Snake-Eel
Ophichthus polyophthalmus
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 62.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A snake eel that buries itself in sand and rubble near coral reefs, it lives in shallow water down to about twenty five metres. Its body stretches past sixty centimetres, yet it spends much of its life hidden with only its head exposed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Ophichthidae › Ophichthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217584.
FAQ
- How deep does the Many-Eyed Snake-Eel live?
- The Many-Eyed Snake-Eel (Ophichthus polyophthalmus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Many-Eyed Snake-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Many-Eyed Snake-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Many-Eyed Snake-Eel get?
- The Many-Eyed Snake-Eel grows to about 62.5 cm.