Zebra Garden Eel
Heteroconger polyzona
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 34.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A garden eel that anchors its tail in sandy bottoms near reefs and sheltered bays, swaying up out of its burrow during current runs to pick plankton from the water. Burrows sit in pairs about a hand span apart, with whole colonies appearing together when the tide flows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Congridae › Heteroconger
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271785.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Garden Eel live?
- The Zebra Garden Eel (Heteroconger polyzona) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Zebra Garden Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra Garden Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zebra Garden Eel get?
- The Zebra Garden Eel grows to about 34.7 cm.