Gilbert's Garden Eel
Ariosoma gilberti
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A garden eel of protected bays and coves, it burrows into sand flats and can slip about beneath the surface. It tends to stay hidden by day and emerge to forage in the open after dark, growing to about 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Congridae › Ariosoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271722.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gilbert's Garden Eel live?
- The Gilbert's Garden Eel (Ariosoma gilberti) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Gilbert's Garden Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Gilbert's Garden Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gilbert's Garden Eel get?
- The Gilbert's Garden Eel grows to about 27 cm.